Harry Shearer, the voice of many characters on The Simpsons such as Mr. Burns, Seymour Skinner, and Ned Flanders, has tweeted that he will be leaving the show.
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, 2015This 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, 2015Executive producer Al Jean has tweeted that the show will go on and that they will recast Shearer's characters if necessary.
.@thesimpsons #everysimpsonsever The show will go on, made by people who love it and see in it the most wonderful vehicle for satire ever.
— Al Jean (@AlJean) May 14, 2015@simpsonswiki @TheSimpsons recast if Harry does not return. No yellow wedding.
— Al Jean (@AlJean) May 14, 2015What do you think? After losing one of its main voices, is it time for the Simpsons to be cancelled?