Simpsons actor Harry Shearer will return to the series after all. Seven weeks after tweeting he would leave the show, the voice of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Smithers and several other characters has signed a deal to return to the comedy, according toEntertainment Weekly.
That means the show’s original cast will return in full for the next four seasons. Shearer reportedly signed the same deal as the other five main voice actors, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Hank Azaria.
The Simpsons returns for its 27th season on Sept. 27.
Dan Castellaneta is the voice of Homer, the bumbling patriarch of the Simpson family. He also voices other adult males such as Grampa Simpson, Groundskeeper Willie and Krusty the Clown.Michael Tran—FilmMagic/Getty Images; FoxJulie Kavner voices Marge Simpson as well as her twin sisters Patty and Selma and their estranged mother Jacqueline.Michael N. Todaro—Getty Images; FoxNancy Cartwright voices many of the male children in The Simpsons. She primarily voices Bart, but also gives life to Nelson Muntz, Todd Flanders and Ralph Wiggum, amongst others.Amanda Edwards—WireImage/Getty Images; FoxYeardley Smith is the voice of Lisa, the brains of the Simpson clan.Imeh Akpanudosen—Getty Images; FoxHank Azaria plays the town barkeep, Moe Szyslak, as well as a wide cast of male characters ranging from Chief Wiggum and Apu to Duffman (can't breathe! oh no!).Brad Barket—Getty Images; FoxThe other everyman of the series, Harry Shearer gives voice to Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner and a host of other Springfield residents.Dave J. Hogan—Getty Images; FoxPamela Hayden voices Milhouse, Bart's sidekick, as well as some other male children in Springfield like Jimbo Jones and Rod Flanders.Frazer Harrison—Getty Images; FoxThe late Marcia Wallace was the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel.Angela Weiss—Getty Images; FoxRussi Taylor voiced some of the kids at Springfield Elementary such as Martin Prince, Terri and Sherri, and German exchange student Üter Zörker.David Livingston—Getty Images; Fox
