Longtime writer for the iconic animated series The Simpsons, Matt Selman, has revealed that there is one celebrity he still wants to bring on as a guest star. It's comedian Will Farrell.
"Come on, Will. We keep coming up with fantastic scenes for you," Selman joked, addressing the 58-year-old actor.
Since its premiere on FOX in 1989, The Simpsons has become known for its ability to attract the biggest stars from the worlds of music, film and television. Celebrity guests appearing on the series have included Lady Gaga, Meryl Streep, Paul McCartney, Elton John and many others.
Selman also spoke about the show's famous reputation for seemingly "predicting the future":
"The more you try to predict or not predict, the more you mess up the predictions. So it's best to just let the stories flow naturally," he explained.
Regarding the 800th anniversary episode, which will air on February 15th, Selman said that the inspiration came from his screenwriters:
"They come up with great ideas, and I just take credit. This time the episode is set in Philadelphia, and it focuses on the emotional rollercoaster of pet ownership. We also did a parody of adventure films like 'National Treasure,'" he recounted.
The Simpsons is still airing on FOX, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Will Ferrell will finally accept the offer to guest star.
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