Greg Cipes Claims Warner Bros Fired Him After Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Greg Cipes, the longtime voice actor of Beast Boy in Teen Titans Go!, has publicly stated that Warner Bros. fired him shortly after he disclosed his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis, a claim which has sparked significant fan support and the #SaveBeastBoy campaign. Cipes and DC influencer Emmanuel Devon Newsome have accused Warner Bros. of discrimination, alleging an attempt to replace Cipes with a voice mimic for the new season, despite opposition from original cast members who believe the show would suffer without him. Warner Bros. has not confirmed these allegations, with a source suggesting Cipes was asked to step down due to performance issues but was offered other roles and development deals to stay involved. Some critics argue that Cipes' dismissal might be linked to his recent promotion of controversial anti-vaccine and COVID-19 conspiracy theories, particularly concerning his use of the Beast Boy character's image, which Warner Bros. may find inappropriate. Cipes has voiced Beast Boy for over two decades, including the original Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go! series, and his departure marks a significant change for fans who associate his voice with the character's identity. Warner Bros. has yet to provide an official response, and the situation remains a point of contention between the actor, the studio, and the fan community.