First, let me just say that I think a live action Simpsons show or movie would be a HORRIBLE idea. Even a feature length animated movie would be pretty unecessary. Even so, speculating who might fill the roles is fun just for sh*ts and giggles. Here are some of my choices, would love to hear yours.

Ned Flanders--William H. Macy (an obvious choice, even the producers said he would be the best choice on one of the season commentaries)

Mr. Burns--Christopher Lee (I think this would be a lot of fun to see)

Cheif Wiggum--Joe Don Baker (It would be better if he was 15 years younger or so, but really, who better than Mitchell?)

Comic Book Guy--Kevin Smith

Moe--Steve Buscemi (not sure why really, but Ive never seen a movie that didnt benifit from having him)

Marge Simpson--Julie Kavner (the only member of the voice cast that should play their real life counterpart. She actually looks a good bit like how I imagine Marge would like)

Bart Simpson--Frankie Muniz (I dunno, Bart is supposed to be around 9 or 10, but I think a live action Bart would be a little older)

and finally,

Homer Simpson--James Gandolfini (I know a lot of people are probably thinking WTF, but think about it...he looks A LOT like Homer, and he isnt the obvious choice)

Speaking of the obvious choice, I remember an episode where Bart suggested to Homer that John Goodman should play him in a movie and Homer begins strangling Bart while saying: "Thats...so...obvious!...It...should be...Gary... Oldman!" LOL

So what about some of the others? Apu, Smithers, Barney, Skinner, Mrs. Krabapple, Groundskeeper Willy, etc.

do you think if made today, Dakota fanning would be a good lisa?

Homer - Michael Chiklis

Dr. Hibbert - James Brown (the sports guy)

Comic Book Guy- Harry Knowles

I know this won't be a popular choice with Sean Penn...but...


Smithers = Jude Law

Homer - Steve Harvey
Marge - Wanda Sykes

Mr. Burns - Sidney Poitier
Smithers - Damon Wayans
Moe - Chris Rock
Chief Wiggum - Bernie Mac
Patty & Selma - Eddie Murphy in a dual role.

Why not? If we're going to entertain a really sucky idea of a live action Simpsons, might as well set the phaser on supersuck.

What, no Dennis Franz?

You mean Chris Rock. Sean Penn would be all for "one of the greatest actors" being in it.

That was one of the scariest thread titles I think I've ever read.

Yeah, I have no suggestions as I'm still in shock over thinking this was an approved plan.

Mr. Burns - Anythony Hopkins
Bart Simpson - Gary Coleman
Lisa Simpson - Hillary Duff
Moe Syzlak - Joe Pesci
Chief Wiggum - Dennis Franz
McBain - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Groundskeeper Willy - Hulk Hogan
Milhouse - Dustin Diamond
Fat Tony - Marlon Brando (ok, it's a fantasy choice)
Barney Gumble - Chris Farley (see above)
Comic Book Guy - Jason Alexander

Personally, I think every character should be played by John Goodman.

There's this guy on Home and Garden TV (HGTV) Paul James that hosts Gardening By The Yard that is the spitting image and personality of Flanders.

Eugene Levy -Waylon Smithers
David Cross - Ned Flanders
Harry Shearer (in prostetics)- Montgomery Burns
David Johansen - Moe Sizlak

(This feels appropriate)

Marge: "Homer, I don't think you should wear a short-sleeve shirt with a tie."
Homer: "Ohhh, but Sipowicz does it."
Marge: "If Detective Sipowicz jumped off a cliff, would you do that too?"
Homer: (says as he walks away) "Ohhh, I wish I was Sipowicz."

Paul Giamatti = Homer Simpson

HA! You are not wrong, though WHM still wins out in this "please god, no!" thread.

Truly an inspired bit of casting!

I second the vote for Dakota Fanning as Lisa Simpson.

Snake ... Stephen Dorff

Superintendent Chalmers ... Daniel von Bargen (Commandant Spangler on Malcolm in the Middle)

Principal Skinner ... Christopher McDonald

Edna Crabapple ... Jennifer Coolidge

or Homer S. Portrait of an ass grabber, with Dennis Franz as Homer Simpson.

Millhouse - Josh Saviano


Smithers - Dave Foley


Disco Stu - Danny Masterson

Homer Simpson should be played by Stephen Tobolowsky:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864997/

Well, the implication with Smithers being gay might make Penn think that Law would actually become gay from playing the part, I mean being a great actor and all...

Misleading subject header. Seems to indicate that a live action Simpsons show of some sort has been "cast."