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We just reported that Showtime's hit series Dexter is facing possible cancellation due to a salary disagreement between the network and the show's main star, Michael C. Hall. Now, it appears one of the longest running television shows in history, The Simpsons, could possibly be axed as well.The six primary voice actors for Fox's hit series - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer - are refusing to take an enormous 45% pay cut. The network has stated that if the actors don't take the decrease in pay, the show will be cancelled after its record-breaking 23rd year. Fox recently released the following statement:
"23 seasons in, The Simpsons is as creatively vibrant as ever and beloved by millions around the world. We believe this brilliant series can and should continue, but we cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model. We are hopefuly that we can reach an agreement with the voice cast that allows The Simpsons to go on entertaining audiences with original episodes for many years to come." Read on for more!
It was reported that the actors offered to take a 30% pay cut and the network rejected it. The actors make an estimated $8 million annually.
In my opinion, a 30% pay cut is huge to begin with and that may be the best offer the network gets from the actors. I can't see them taking a 45% pay cut, particularly when billions of dollars are made by The Simpsons through merchandising and DVD sales. I don't watch The Simpsons but it is a show that has been around since I was born. It'd certainly feel odd not seeing the promos for the series which is scheduled to start production in its 24th season next spring. I guess we'll see what happens and as always, we'll keep you posted.
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