Summary
The Simpsonsgets a new live-action concept trailer, reimaginining key roles with actors like Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. First airing in 1989 on Fox,The Simpsonsstands as the longest-running animated sitcom of all time. The hit show chronicles the daily lives of characters like Homer (Dan Catellaneta), Marge (Kulie Kavner), Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Ned Flanders (Harry Shearer), and more, and has remained in the medium of animation throughout its 35-season run.
The Simpsonsseason 36has been confirmed and will arrive later this year.
A new video shared byMultiverse of AIon YouTube now imaginesThe Simpsonsgetting the live-action treatment, with some impressive actors making up the cast. Check out the video below:
Sandler takes on the role of Homer while Kristen Wiig plays his wife, Marge, and Ferrell plays their next-door neighbor, Ned. Other notable stars featured in the video include Jacob Tremblay, McKenna Grace, Jordan Peele, Steve Buscemi, Neil Patrick Harris, Ben Stiller, John C. Reilly, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Carell, Kumail Nanjiani, Gaten Matarazzo, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, and Keegan-Michael Key.
Would A Live-Action Version Of The Simpsons Work?
Why The Show’s Animation Is One Of Its Greatest Strengths
The Simpsons' voice castis definitely one of the reasons why the show has become so beloved, but its animation is certainly another key factor. The series' animation style has had several upgrades and small changes over the last few decades, but it has remained largely consistent since the show first aired in 1989.The Simpsons' animation isn’t at the same quality level as a $200 million animated movie from Pixar, butthere’s a certain comfort in the show’s visual style that has helped to make it so popular.
In addition to giving the show longevity in the sense that key characters don’t ever age,The Simpsons' animation is also responsible for much of the show’s humor.Some of the series' jokes only work in animationbecause of how the characters move and interact with the space around them. Animation, too, allowsThe Simpsons' episodesto sometimes veer into the realm of fantasy or sci-fi, and the show’s iconic Halloween episodes often feature monsters or story concepts that would be much harder to pull off in live-action.
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The Simpsons' has utilized numerous other animation styles over the years as a means of parodying and paying tribute to animation history.
That being said, there’s certainly reason to believe the show could work in live-action simply due to the popularity of other family-oriented sitcoms likeModern Family,Roseanne, andFull House, among others. This is especially true if the cast of a live-actionThe Simpsonsfeatured actors like Sandlers, Wiig, Ferrell, Carell, and others. For now, though, it seems likeThe Simpsonswill be remaining in the world of animation, and that’s probably for the best.
The Simpsons
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The Simpsons is an animated series set in the fictional town of Springfield, following the daily lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Premiering in 1989, the show is renowned for its satirical commentary on politics, media, and American culture, featuring numerous celebrity guest appearances.
