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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

EXPLAINED: The simpsons star says show may be closer to finale than fans think - The Real Truth

  • Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, believes the long-running animated sitcom The Simpsons may conclude after its 40th season.
  • Cartwright shared her opinion on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, though she expressed willingness to continue if the entire cast and team are on board.
  • Fox recently renewed The Simpsons for four additional seasons, with the 38th season scheduled to premiere on September 27.
  • The show, which first aired in 1987, celebrated its 800th episode earlier this year and is set to release a second feature film next year.
  • Writer and producer Mike Reiss disclosed that the series almost faced cancellation in 2011 due to spiraling budget costs, but was saved when the cast and crew accepted a 30 percent pay cut.

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