May 14th 2024.
Viewers were taken aback by the recent change in Mr Burns' voice on The Simpsons. The long-running show has been a beloved staple since its debut in 1989, and fans have grown accustomed to the iconic voice of Mr Burns, originally voiced by Christopher Collins. However, it seems that there has been a noticeable difference in his voice in recent episodes, leading viewers to speculate whether the character is now being played by someone else.
In 1990, Harry Shearer took over the voice of Mr Burns, along with other characters such as Ned Flanders and Smithers. He has continued in this role for over three decades, but fans have now noticed a change in his delivery. Some have described his voice as "brutal", "awful", and even like an impersonation. One viewer, @dropchris1000, shared a clip from a recent episode and commented, "Burns' voice is just brutal, man. Let these people retire in peace."
Another fan, @SkippEdward, added, "I know it's inevitable with the age of the voice actors, but Mr. Burns' voice on the latest episode is really throwing me off." @blisssabyss chimed in, "I think it's less that he sounds old and more that he just doesn't sound like Mr. Burns anymore. Like there's more to a voice than age."
Some viewers even went as far as to say that if they had just heard the voice without seeing the character, they wouldn't have recognized it as Mr Burns. It seems that many fans are not happy with the change and have taken to social media to express their disappointment. However, there are also those who have come to Shearer's defense, stating that his voice now fits the character perfectly.
In fact, some have even turned the discussion to Marge's voice, which is also voiced by Julie Kavner. @DocZombieZ argued, "Honestly, Burns' voice fits with him now. He sounds perfect. Marge's voice? She needs a rest from breaking her vocal cords for that voice." @Atomic_Spike added, "It took his Burns' voice for people to realize this? Julie Kavner has been sounding like she's tearing her vocal cords apart doing Marge's voice for years now. Her Marge is so painful to listen to now."
Despite the mixed reactions, Shearer, who is now 80 years old, has expressed his gratitude for being a part of such a long-running show. He has called it a "godsend" and stated that having a job in show business for 35 years is an amazing thing. The Simpsons is available to stream on Disney Plus. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their submission page. They would love to hear from you.
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