A live-action Simpsons movie that was supposed to star Phil Hartman

by Robert Scocchi
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You may remember Troy McClure from movies like David vs. Super Goliath, Gladys the wonderful muleand The Contrabulous Faptraption by Professor Horatio Hufnagel. Although his fictional resume is impressive, we’ve missed out on what could be his true magnum opus: a live-action film Simpsons movie This was never achieved after the tragic death of Phil Hartman. Although the project never got beyond the early excitement stage, it had all the makings of a classic and was seriously considered at one point.

Talks about a Simpsons movie go back to 1992

On high simpsons Mania, Fox was desperate for a feature-length adaptation that they could cash in on. The network even gave the creative team an open contract, giving them all the time they needed to develop the right concept.

One of the first ideas was to expand Season 4’s “Kamp Krusty” into a full-length film, but it was quickly cancelled. The writers could barely expand the premise to fill a 22-minute episode, let alone a movie.

Matt Groening, the show’s creator, was particularly excited SymptasiaA simpsons parody of Fantasy. There were also discussions about converting Treehouse of Horror specials in an anthology-style film, but that idea was eventually put aside for something with one cohesive story.

Phil Hartman’s live-action The Simpsons movie

During this time, a frequent collaborator was Phil Hartman (you may remember him from blockbuster films such as… Jingle all the way and little soldiers) Install a live action simpsons A film based on Troy McClure, a fan-favorite character from the highest levels during the Golden Age of the series. Believe it or not, everyone was behind this idea.

Josh Weinstein, the series’ director at the time, suggested using Season 7’s “A Fish Called Selma” as a starting point for live-action. simpsons movie, but then tragedy struck in the worst way. Hartman was taken away from us when he was murdered by his wife, Brynn Omdahl, before she turned the gun on herself.

Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, and countless side characters voiced by Hartman were rightfully retired. The Simpsons Out of respect for his legacy, the series will never be the same again. If Hartmann had not died, the idea would have been a live action simpsons A movie based on Troy McLure could have been a reality.

It would take nearly another decade Simpsons movie To be fully realized, which was a massive critical and commercial success, grossing over half a billion dollars at the box office. But I still cry over what could have been because the Troy McLure movie could have been an absolute joy.

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