The 'Friends' actor died on Oct. 28. He was 54.
Azaria joins co-stars Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in defending the HBO show after claims of excessive nudity.
The series premieres Friday, Feb. 17 with the first three episodes on Apple TV+.
The 56-year-old actor voiced Indian character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on the long-running animated comedy.
The actor opens up to ET about the challenge of playing the titular hard-living baseball announcer.
The sophomore season of the baseball comedy returns on Wednesday, April 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on IFC.
Hank Azaria is joining forces with a 'Family Guy' heavyweight.
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