AI Turns The Simpsons Into A Grotesque Live-Action Sci-Fi Movie
Artificial intelligence has a pretty sickening idea of what a live-action Simpson family could look like. There are questionable things we tend to ignore on "The Simpsons," but it's impossible to deny the animated show's mark on pop culture. Despite that, the series has never made the jump to live-action, though with that in mind, TikTok user darkside.ai used artificial intelligence to create a take on "The Simpsons" that transforms the suburban animated sitcom into a sci-fi action flick in the same vein as James Cameron's grotesque "Aliens."
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In the video, the user takes iconic "Simpsons" characters like Homer, Bart, Marge, and Apu and transforms them into gritty characters who exist in a sci-fi world devoid of law and order. It's an action-packed, dystopian take on the cartoon, and it is both jarring and inspired. Homer is a badass who takes on a Xenomorph, and he's not the only one to do so. His devious son, Bart, is seen staring one of the devilish aliens right in the face. Some of the "Simpsons" characters in the concept seem to be influenced by real-life actors too. Apu's character design and aesthetic appear to be lifted from Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Similarly, Ned Flanders' visual design is reminiscent of "Shameless" actor William H. Macy's overall vibe, as pointed out in the comments section.
Will we ever get a live-action sci-fi Simpsons?
While we're unsure if "The Simpsons Movie" will ever get a sequel, it's unlikely that the franchise will ever be given the live-action treatment, despite that interesting glimpse at what such an adaptation might look like. Beyond that, it's difficult to imagine a scenario where Disney (who now owns the franchise) would greenlight a "Simpsons" project that's grotesque and sci-fi-oriented.
"The Simpsons" has been a staple of the animation genre for nearly four decades and it's impossible to imagine the franchise jumping to live-action. Still, the artificial intelligence-generated video is an inspiring concept that takes the beloved series in a unique direction. The concept is fully realized and the idea of Bart, Marge, Homer, Maggie, and multiple supporting players taking on aliens in space is a great "what if" idea that would particularly succeed in a "Treehouse of Horror" episode. The comments on the TikTok video are enthusiastic, with user @AngrySnail expressing interest in watching a fully realized version of the concept.
While a live-action sci-fi "Simpsons" may be a bridge too far, there was once interest in a big-screen movie based on the show's beloved B-movie actor Troy McClure. Voiced by Phil Hartman, McClure memorably appeared in several infomercials on the series and was always fun to see around Springfield. Hartman expressed enthusiasm for a live-action McClure movie, though it failed to get off the ground after the voice actor's untimely death. The character was later retired after the actor's passing, making Troy one of the many "Simpsons" characters who have since disappeared or gotten written off.