The Simpsons cast is trying to keep the show alive
Doh! It looks like the 23 year run of the popular Fox animated series The Simpsons might be over after this season if the creative team behind the show cannot come to an agreement around on salary.
20th Century Fox wants vocal actors like Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria and Yeardly Smith to take a 45 percent pay cut -- from $8 million a year to $4 million -- to do next season. If not, this year will be the show’s last. The Simpsons cast is trying to keep the show alive,
"23 seasons in, The Simpsons is as creatively vibrant as ever and beloved by millions around the world," the studio said in a statement. "We believe this brilliant series can and should continue, but we cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model. We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement with the voice cast that allows The Simpsons to go on entertaining audiences with original episodes for many years to come."
Naturally, the actors weren’t too thrilled about that idea and so far have refused to budge unless they’re given some of the profits from the show. The Simpsons is in syndication on many networks and that will likely continue into the foreseeable future.
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