A cantankerous alien, a found family, and a war that changes everything.

In this episode, I zoomed with actor and voice legend Gary Anthony Williams, who brings the complex and beloved character Rovender to life in Apple TV+’s animated sci-fi series WondLa. From his gruff wisdom to his unexpected tenderness, Rovender is more than just Eva’s alien companion—he’s a symbol of survival, transformation, and reluctant hope.

Rovender & Eva: A Found-Family Bond Gary reflects on the emotional arc between Rovender and Eva

Creating Rovender’s Voice The voice of Rovender wasn’t born in a booth—

Season 3: The War Between Aliens and Humans As WondLa enters its final season, the stakes rise dramatically. Gary teases the escalating conflict between humans and Orbona’s alien species.

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