Harry Shearer has quit The Simpsons after 26 seasons, apparently due to contract issues. The 71-year old Shearer voiced many characters over 582 episodes including Ned Flanders, Mr. Charles Montgomery Burns, Principal Seymour Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Jr., Rainier Wolfcastle, and more.
Shearer broke the news last night on his Twitter account and shortly after thanked Simpsons fans for their support.
from James L. Brooks’ lawyer: “show will go on, Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.”. (1/2)
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015
This because I wanted what we’ve always had: the freedom to do other work. Of course, I wish him the very best. (2/2)
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015
Thanks, Simpsons fans, for your support.
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015
Seasons 27 and 28 are starting production soon, and Al Jean told the New York Times that “the show will go on” in a statement.
Harry Shearer was offered the same deal the rest of the cast accepted, and passed. The show will go on and we wish him well. Maggie took it hard.
We do not plan to kill off characters like Burns and Flanders but will recast with the finest voice talent available.
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