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Now, before anyone gets instantly offended by the title, I do not want a live action Simpsons movie to happen. The Simpsons are all about the characters, voices and yellowness. This is just for fun. I recently stumbled upon the live action Simpsons opening from a few years ago. I had seen it a few times before, but this viewing got me thinking. Who would I cast in a live action Simpsons movie?
Here is my list:
Paul Giamatti as Homer Simpson
Lorraine Bracco as Marge Simpson
Jacob Kogan as Bart Simpson
AnnaSophia Robb as Lisa Simpson
Jeff Goldblum as Moe
William H. Macy as Ned Flanders
Ian McDiarmid as Mr. Burns
Allison Janney as Edna Krabappel
David Schwimmer as Rev. Lovejoy
Steve Buscemi as Dr. Nick
James Earl Jones as Dr. Hibbert
Orlando Jones as Carl
Tom Arnold as Chief Wiggum
Kevin Smith as Comic Book Guy
Benicio del Toro as Snake Jailbird
Justin Long as Squeaky Voiced Teen
…and there we have it. I have missed some characters out so if you an think of anyone else leave a comment and I’ll add them to the list. Remember this is for fun and I would never want a live action version of The Simpsons…ever!
143 Comments
OH GOD this list is PERFECT..except for tom arnold..IM TAKING A SCREEN SHOT OF THIS!
Great list, although I reckon Steve Buscemi was born to play Lenny.
I always pictured Billy Crystal as Moe
I agree with Kris. I can totally see Steve Buscemi playing Lenny. Other than that, great list. :)
NO! just NO you are wrong sir.
This list is utterly perfect as is. Well done!
S’pretty good.
OK here are the ones you got right: Lisa, Flanders, Burns, Dr. Hibbert, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Chief Wiggum. And Steve Buscemi as Lenny. I’ll have to get back to you on who would make a better cast for the rest of them.
Eugene Levy as Smithers?
Very nice job overall, and excellent job matching the pics of the real people to the animated ones (I know it can be tough). Can’t say that I like the job with the kids too much, but some of the others are inspired (Janney, for starters). Better yet, with all the characters on The Simpsons, you could easily do a part two, part three…
Kevin Smith as Comic Book Guy is PERFECT casting
Julie Kavner, why not?, playing both of Marge’s sisters (ala Patty Duke) would seem to be a possibility.
i think, by character’s request, homer would have to be played by gary oldman, otherwise i love the casting.
buscemi could go either way as lenny or dr. nick, or perhaps even herman.
steve carell would have to be principal skinner. eugene levy would make a great smithers.
Rich Hall for Moe. He was the inspiration for Mr Syslak anyway, so why not?
I would like to add Daniel von Bargen as Superintendent Chalmers. (just Google him. You definitely know him.)
Right on except for Janney, Arnold, Schwimmer and Smith. And possibly Bracco, though I can see her as Marge. I’m also reluctant about Goldblum as Moe. Though a great actor, he just doesn’t seem to possess enough self-loathing, or indeed any self-loathing, to play Moe. The one thing no one can disagree with is Macy as Flanders. He was born to play that part. Though, hopefully, he’ll never get the chance. And by the way, Giamatti is pure inspiration!
how about
Mike Myers as Groundskeeper Willy (yet another scottish character)
James Gandolfini or Joe Montena as Fat Tony
Keanu Reeves (circa early ’90s) as Otto
William H Macy was born to play Flanders
Brilliant!
I actually read somewhere that Moe was based on the comedian Rich Hall, but I do think Billy Crystal would be the best as him.
the kid from halloween (played the young micheal) as Nelson
Billy Cristal for Moe and this list is great
Since this movie will hopefully never be made, I feel that I can make a suggestion that can never happen:
The late great Peter Boyle as Grandpa Simpson.
And by the way I had had the same casting thought about William H. Macy for Flanders years ago. Perfect choice!!!
Oh and the late great Chris Farley as Barney…
Too bad….
perfect list…especially comic book guy, moe, homer and lenny.
not lenny…carl.
Andy Dick as Professor Frink
Sasha Baron Cohen for Dr. Nick. If you’ve seen Borat, he can pick up that accent super easy.
Gary Oldman for Homer Simpson.
Steve Buschemi for Lenny.
Hank Azaria for Moe. No one could play him better than his own voice.
Simon Pegg as Groundskeeper Willie, or even Nick Frost for Comic Book Guy.
Steve Carell for Reverend Lovejoy.
Ron Perlman for Rainier Wolfcastle.
Naseeruddin Shah (Captain Nemo From League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) as Apu.
Mel Brooks for Grandpa Simpson.
Dustin Hoffman for Principal Skinner.
Bruce Willis as Homer?
All good except Hank Azaria is the only person in the world who can play Moe. Not too happy with Kevin Smith either, but can;t think of anyone better, meh :|
Tim Curry as the captain, I’d say. And somehow I can picture Keanu Reeves as Smithers - not so much for looks, though. Would need some makeup.
Krusty the Clown…Danny DeVito.
Jonah Hill as Nelson (”hah hah”)
That is GENIUS! Wow… magnificent!
Billy Connolly as Groundskeeper Willie. Idk, they both sorta got the hair thing goin’. And their both scottish.
They have to do it! This is the perfect cast!
I realize this is a bit outside the bounds, and I know the voice would have to be dubbed, but I keep looking at Groundskeeper Willie and seeing Animal from the Muppets.
Rainier Wolfcastle should definately be played by Arnold Schwarzenegger as this would be hilarious - kind of taking the piss out of himself!
Terrible choices aside from Flanders, Burns, Krabapple, and Comic Book Guy (Jeff Albertson).
Also, Dr. Nick died. No need to cast him.
paul giamatti and bill macy!!! PERFECT!!!!
you forgot the best character - Ralph!!
Kevin Smith as Comic Book Guy: Best. Decision. Ever?
Martin Starr as Lenny
Paul Giamatti as Krusty the Clown
Richard Kind as Mayor Quimby
Tony Curran as Groundskeeper Willie
Louie Anderson as Chief Wiggum
Bruce Willis as Homer Simpson
The guy who played Neuman on Seinfeld and Don from 3rd Rock from the Sun would be the best Chief Wiggum.
You forgot Tom Cruise as Milhouse.
Lucy Liu as Cookie Kwan
I’d love Daniel Day Lewis as Groundskeeper Willie
Michael Clarke Duncan as Drederick Tatum
Stanley Tucci as the blue-haired lawyer
I agree Steve Buscemi would be great as Lenny, but I also see him as Herman
How could Snake be played by anyone other than Kurt Russell?!
Dann Florek as Homer.
Annasophia Robb would be an excellent choice for Lisa if she wasn’t already 15. Only age-appropriate actress I can think of is Abigail Breslin, and she’ll already be too old tomorrow!
Dr. Hibbert has to be played by Bill Cosby! Otherwise, excellent choices!
don’t really agree with main family, burns or moe. others are freaking uncanny especially macy.
The perfect Milhouse………..McLOVIN!
While I do love Tom Arnold (the guy is funny, come on), I do have to say that one is WAY off.
Wayne knight is the PERFECT Chief Wiggum!!
Meryl Streep for Maude Flanders, in an Oscar-winning death scene.
This post nailed it on the head; I hope these guys are contacted and the film starts shooting sooner than later.
The only change I would make is I would say Robert Englund as Mr. Burns
Hugh Hefner as Hans Moleman
I always figured John Goodman for Homer and shouldn’t Bart look older than Lisa since he is older?
Other than that great list. I like the idea about William H. Macy as Flanders.
I have said for yeeears this guy is the real life version of Lenny!
He ever has the voice!
It’s amazing.
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/71721792.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBC7AC2BBDED50B825A40A659CEC4C8CB6
GREAT CASTING! except i think steve buscemi need a juicier role than dr. nick. i LOVE willian h macy as FLANDERS! [=
LOVE it. Tommy Chong for Otto. I also like the Wayne Knight for Chief Wiggum. And how could anyone argue with Kevin Smith as Comic Book Guy? Plus, I’m fairly certain he would readily agree to play the role:)
schwarzenegger as mcbaine!
connery as willy
Daniel Day Lewis as Homer Simpson
Why: The best actor on the planet. He has a knack for transforming himself
Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson
Why: she’s actually a pretty good actress
? as Bart.
Why: You need an unknown here.
Ellen Paige as Lisa
Why: Ok, this may be type-casting and he’s 2x too old to play the part, but she has the right tenor (sic) to play the part.
William H. Macy as Ned Flanders
Why: This one the site got right. A perfect fit.
Steve Buscemi as Moe
Why: May be the only actor creepy, sweaty enough to play the part.
Harry Shearer as Mr. Burns
Why: In heavy makeup.
Michael McKean as Smithers
why: would add an interesting dynamic
Marcia Wallace as Edna K.
Why: No one else can do the “hah” right.
Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony
Why: Ok this was obvious
Mos Def as Carl
Fred Stoller as Lenny
Why: He was born to play this part!
Kevin Smith as CBG
Why: OK this was the right choice too
Simon Pegg as Willy
Bull’s eye for Homer and Flanders
GW Bailey as Moe.
I’m thinking, Olsen twins, full house style as the baby.
John Amos as Dr Hibbert
ned flanders and william h. macy = perfect match
How about Keanu Reeves (during the Bill & Ted Days) as the bus driver guy??
Only William H. Macy as Ned Flanders,
Allison Janney as Edna Krabappel,
Steve Buscemi as Dr. Nick,
Orlando Jones as Carl e
Justin Long as Squeaky Voiced Teen are Ok.
Bellissimo!
i think James Cromwell will be perfect as Mr.Burns!
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Howard Stern as Otto
and GW Bailey for Moe
simply ROTL
John Goodman has Homer! he’s great!
bob barker as kent brockman.
the rock as duff man.
I’ve found an “excellent” mr Burns:
http://nonciclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Immagine:Ansa0000dc60cxw200h263cpy7.jpg
He’s Lamberto Dini, an italian politican. We’d (i’m italian)glad if you took him to hollywood.
Steve Buscemi: the best!!!!!!!!!
Regards from Italy
Brilliant!
Ken Griffey Jr. after the gigantism is Shelden Williams.
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/sheldenwilliams.asp
http://www.singaporesoxfan.com/2006/09/talkin-softball.html
Amazing!!
Wow….just, wow. Great job with the match-ups!
This is fabulous. Someone suggested Martin Starr as Lenny, but I would actually make him the squeaky-voiced teen (he played that part so well in “Freaks and Geeks”). I could definitely see McLovin as Milhouse. That’d be amazing. Hell, how about this.. if Judd Apatow directed a live-action Simpsons movie…
discuss.
(ps. Alison Janney was BORN to play Krabappel)
Hank Azaria for moe… no question… the rest is great though
HANK AZARIA FOR MOE
OMG they’re perfect!! I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I’ve always thought that Bruce Willis is Homes Simpson…even if he needs a lot of make up…
Well,
I’m with you guys on Paul Giamatti, W.H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Smith, and Benicio Del Toro. The rest of the caracters are not quite right. Expecially the kids.
Keep on digging!
John Hannah for Moe!!!!!
johnny Knocksville as Otto?
Steve Carell as Smithers
Robert DeNiro as Fat Tony
Zach Braff as Lenny
If he was younger Michael Cera would be a perfect Milhouse
in the spirit of casting Smith as CBG, how about Jason Mewes as Otto.
Love Paul Giamatti as Homer but if he was unavailable it would have to be a bald Seth Rogen
ive seen dozens of lists like this and william h macy is always flanders i guess its destiny
Javier Bordem as Bumble Bee man.
Some of those I really like and some of them I don’t agree with though. I give ya a 7/10
Slash as otto. that would be perfect.
Great post, I can’t believe no-one has said Gilbert Godfried for Moe..
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12371978/
Brilliant!
I can’t see Lorraine Bracco as Marge. Everyone else is great though.
Drew Carey as Kent Brockman. Just loose the glasses and dye his hair white.
Pauly Shore would be a funky Otto I think, this list is quite good although the Bart character is soooo wrong. There’s nothing badboy-but-loveable-scamp about him.
Codename V, you just made my day with the suggestion of Andy Dick as professor frink. brilliant.
love it.
my favorites: allison janey as krabappel, kevin smith as comic book guy and annasophia robb as lisa.
i disagree. start over, please.
Fantastic list!
I’m not too sure about Jacob Kogan as Bart Simpson, but the rest were spot on!
Mario Batali (the chef guy on Food Network) looks like a redhead Comic Book Guy. Seriously, Google him.
John Travolta as Disco Stu.
Thomas Hayden Church and Samuel L. Jackson as Eddie and Lou.
IT’S PERFECT, I WANT THIS TO BE A MOVIE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!
The singer for Counting Crows:
http://www.tyrannosaurusrecords.net/images/Photo_Adam2_300RGB.Crop2.jpg
as Sideshow Bob:
http://animatedtv.about.com/library/graphics/sideshowbob.jpg
William H. Macy as Flanders is a stroke of genius.
I would have Mike Myers play Willie.
Excelent List
totally agree
Omg I would love to see myself as Milhouse but ZOMG like this looks soo sick!
You can actually vote on this site: http://imaginecasting.org/index.php
on The Simpsons cast:
http://imaginecasting.com/titles/results/245/the-simpsons/
Whee!
My favorite cartoon Bart Simpson.
my favorite cartoon Bart Simpson
Mark Addy as Homer. Much better!
Bronson Pinchot IS Apu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think all the characters were perfectly chosen except for march and bart.
I disagree with the choices for Bart and Lisa but apart from that they’re spot on!
This fails so hard.
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James Earl Jones as Dr. Hibbert - GREAT:)
prosto super podborka …. ))))))))))
napishite po RUSSKI
ya ni4ego ne ponimayu.
I think everyone suits there part except Jacob Kogan as Bart Simpson, he does’nt suit it, he doesn’t look bad enough, just my opinion, anyone agree??
=)
STEVE BUSCEMI AS POOR OLD GIL.
AND SPECIAL APPERANCE BY JEFF FOXWORTHY AS CLEATUS
All of the secondary characters are perfect except for Moe who I think could be perfect as Hank Azaria. The main character don’t seem right though… Ned and Comic Book Guy are great choices!
This is great! This is really great. Specially Tom Arnold. Perfectly match! Ten points!!!
I say Bruce Willis to play Homer. Have always thought the pair look alike.
Great list! One more thumb up on stumble ;)
Awesome list! If only they could make a movie with this exact cast of characters!
i think lewis black would be a good Krusty
Ethan Suplee as Comic Book Guy
He may have to put weight BACK on for the part though
AHAHAHA Steve Buscemi is the PERFECT choice for Moe.
First 5 r wayyyyyy off. William .H. Macy born to play Flanders.
Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) as Troy McClure or Kent Brockman!
Everybody on this list would be fine except for the actual Simpson family. I mean come on…Paul Giamatti as Homer? Maybe it’s just because I’m getting sick of him. Eh…good effort though.
Seth MacFarlane should play Homer. He seems to know the character very well.
Dakota Fanning as Lisa!
She’s totally that little good girl.
And bart should be played by the younger Ron Howard (Opie from the griffith show)
Jack Black as Chief Wiggum
Billy Bob Thornton as Moe
Homer-John Goodman
Moe-Hank Azaria, Seth Rogan, Adam Sandler
Flanders-Bill Macy
Barney-Dustin Hoffman if he was fatter.
Edna-Alison Janney Perfecto
Snake-Benicio Del Toro
Lenny-Steve Bushemi or Steve Carell
Wiggum-Wayne Knight FOR SURE.
Krusty-Paul Giamatti
Otto-Keanu Reeves maybe Martin Starr here.
and McLuvin would make a great Milhouse if we could only make Bart and Lisa a little older.
Lisa-Maybe Dakota Fannings little sister whatever her name is. Maybe even Dakota Fanning.
That’s all I could think of off the top of my head.
One more, Jon Stewart as Kent Brockman. I think he’d be great.
OMG LALA I LOVE THEM
Who would do Maggie Simpson?
;-)
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