Intended guest stars - Revision history

Solar Dragon at 21:16, July 16, 2026

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Solar Dragon: Undo revision 1455338 by 82.15.87.163 (talk) Source?

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Undo revision 1455338 by 82.15.87.163 (talk) Source?

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‎Turned down a role

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‎Unknown or unproduced episodes

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Gran2: I think this fits better in this section

2025-07-19T21:13:56Z

I think this fits better in this section

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2025-06-07T23:41:10Z

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Solar Dragon at 16:02, May 5, 2025

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LetsPlayNintendoITA at 03:54, December 5, 2024

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Gran2: move to correct sections

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move to correct sections

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 *[[Edward Norton]], who previously appeared on the show, had his lines in the movie as the panicky man crushed by the dome re-dubbed by Castellaneta.<ref name=TSM>{{cite video | people=Brooks, James L.; Groening, Matt; Jean, Al; Scully, Mike; Silverman, David; Castellaneta, Dan; Smith, Yeardley|date=2007|title=Audio commentary| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
-*A song about Alaska featuring music by {{ap|Dave Stewart|musician}} of {{W|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>
+*A song about Alaska featuring music by {{ap|Dave Stewart|musician}} of {{W|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=Entertainment Weekly|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>
 *{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/><ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref>

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 *{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>
-*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/> {{W|Davina McCall}}, {{W|Tiff Needell}}, {{W|Natalie Imbruglia}} and {{W|John Prescott}} also turned down the opportunity to appear in this episode. {{W|Trinny and Susannah}} were also touted to appear in this episode.
+*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>
 *{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<!--rumour is that she got sacked--><ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

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 *{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>
-*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>
+*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/> {{W|Davina McCall}}, {{W|Tiff Needell}}, {{W|Natalie Imbruglia}} and {{W|John Prescott}} also turned down the opportunity to appear in this episode. {{W|Trinny and Susannah}} were also touted to appear in this episode.
 *{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<!--rumour is that she got sacked--><ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

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 *{{W|Kathy Bates}} rejected a role.<ref name=reiss/>
 *[[Gregory Peck]] rejected a part.<ref name="Rickles"/>
-*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref> I
+*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref>
 *[[Martin Short]] rejected a role.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>
 *The Hemsworth brothers ({{W|Chris Hemsworth|Chris}}, {{W|Luke Hemsworth|Luke}} and {{W|Liam Hemsworth|Liam}}) had a part written for them, but they declined.<ref name="News.com Hemsworth">[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-simpsons-reveal-how-the-hemsworths-brothers-turned-them-down-for-a-cameo/news-story/599f9926bbc18a8177398e00593fe290 news.com.au - "The Simpsons reveal how the Hemsworths brothers turned them down for a cameo"]</ref>

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 *A song about Alaska featuring music by {{ap|Dave Stewart|musician}} of {{W|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>
-*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref><ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>
+*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/><ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref>
 *According to synopsis of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" [[Kipp Lennon]] supposed to guest star as Italian American Singer, but his role was cut.<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20230203fox14/ The Futoncritic - "The Many Saints of Springfield Synopsis"]</ref>

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 *According to synopsis of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" [[Kipp Lennon]] supposed to guest star as Italian American Singer, but his role was cut.<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20230203fox14/ The Futoncritic - "The Many Saints of Springfield Synopsis"]</ref>
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 *{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>
 *{{W|Mads Mikkelsen}} was stated in the press release for "[[Stew Lies]]" to voice [[Wilhelm von Wonthelm]].<ref name="StewLiesTFC">[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20250421fox14/ TheFutonCritic - "Stew Lies"]</ref> However, the character was voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]] in the final release.
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 *{{W|James Gandolfini}} turned down a role in "[[The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer]]" because he didn't want to play a "hood".<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>
-*{{W|Kurt Vonnegut}} turned down what became [[Gore Vidal]]'s part in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]".<ref name="MichealPriceTwitter">Micheal Price's Twitter (account closed)</ref>
+*{{W|Kurt Vonnegut}} turned down what became [[Gore Vidal]]'s part in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]".<ref name="MichaelPriceTwitter">Michael Price's Twitter (account closed)</ref>
 *{{W|George Clooney}} turned down a role in "[[The Wife Aquatic]]".<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>
-*{{W|Brian Williams}} turned down [[Dan Rather]]'s role in "[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]".<ref name="MichealPriceTwitter"/>
+*{{W|Brian Williams}} turned down [[Dan Rather]]'s role in "[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]".<ref name="MichaelPriceTwitter"/>
 *[[Michelle Obama]] refused to play herself in "[[Stealing First Base]]"; [[Angela Bassett]] voiced her instead.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>

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 *{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/538750333770403840 Al Jean - Twitter]</ref>
 *According to synopsis of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" [[Kipp Lennon]] supposed to guest star as Italian American Singer, but his role was cut.<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20230203fox14/ The Futoncritic - "The Many Saints of Springfield Synopsis"]</ref>
 == Replaced ==
-The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else.
+The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else or the intended part was cut without being recorded.
 *[[James Earl Jones]], who later made three guest appearances on the show, was initially lined up to voice [[Sideshow Bob]] in "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]" before [[Kelsey Grammer]] was selected.<ref name="BirdKGB">Bird, Brad. (2001). Commentary for "Krusty Gets Busted", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete First Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
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 *[[Jim Carrey]] agreed to voice the [[singing railroad hobo]] in "[[Simpsons Tall Tales]]" but did not have time to record the part and so was replaced by [[Hank Azaria]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2009). Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
 *{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>
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 *If {{ap|Ronaldo|guest star}} had been unable to record his part in "[[Marge Gamer]]", {{W|Ronaldinho}} would have been approached instead.<ref>https://twitter.com/mrtimlong/status/505947022046687234</ref>
 == References ==