The Simpsons loses voice of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner
Production on season 27 has already begun without Shearer.
Popular US animated sitcom “The Simpsons” has apparently lost one of its most recognisable voices. Harry Shearer, who voices Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner, is leaving the series after 26 seasons.
Shearer took to Twitter to announce the news.
His message suggested that his departure was over a contract dispute.
Later, he tweeted a message to Simpsons fans, thanking them for their support.
Broadcasting company Fox had renewed the series for two more seasons all the way up to 2017.
The rest of the Simpsons voice cast earlier signed two-year extensions, logging on for seasons 27 and 28, with Shearer being the only one who had not done so.
Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer Simpson), Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson), Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), and Hank Azaria (Apu) are all still set to return for the next two seasons. Production on season 27 has already begun without Shearer.
Fans were visibly upset with the news, judging by the reactions on Twitter.
Shearer took to Twitter to announce the news.
His message suggested that his departure was over a contract dispute.
Later, he tweeted a message to Simpsons fans, thanking them for their support.
Broadcasting company Fox had renewed the series for two more seasons all the way up to 2017.
The rest of the Simpsons voice cast earlier signed two-year extensions, logging on for seasons 27 and 28, with Shearer being the only one who had not done so.
Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer Simpson), Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson), Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), and Hank Azaria (Apu) are all still set to return for the next two seasons. Production on season 27 has already begun without Shearer.
Fans were visibly upset with the news, judging by the reactions on Twitter.