United Kingdom, Oct. 19 -- The Simpsons has brought back Apu Nahasapeemapetilon with a new voice actor for the first time in nine years.

Fans of the iconic animated show haven't heard the long running character speak since October 2017 episode The Serfsons, but in Sunday's 18.10.26) episode The Revenging, Apu was back with a new performer behind the voice.

As reported by Variety, Grey's Anatomy and The Legend of Korra star Sunil Malhotra has been cast as the new Apu.

The voiceover veteran's hiring has been kept closely under wraps, while there was no hint Apu would speak again in the new episode.

Although the character has been seen over the years, he hasn't been heard in almost a decade.

The episode's table read and production was k...