Eddie Izzard is to be the voice of the Labour Party – and the Queen!
Not only has the comedian recently appeared in a Labour party election broadcast, but he will also provide the voice of The Queen when she features in The Simpsons.
In the episode, called ‘To Surveil with Love’, Her Majesty gets hooked on watching footage from CCTV cameras installed all over Springfield. The show will air in the US this weekend and on Sky1 in the UK in May.
Izzard has previously said of the show: ‘I’d love to be in it, but they never asked me, and I don’t want to push it. I think it’s because I’m a cult – rather than a mainstream – name.’
So will Eddie pull off his role in the Simpsons? It’s interesting that he’s not appearing as himself, but then again after the cringe worthy Ricky Gervais episode that’s maybe no bad thing!
Eddie’s now been a standup comedian, the nation’s most famous action transvestite, Hollywood blockbuster actor, political activist and multi-marathon running nut, what could be next?
We want your views…What should Eddie’s next career move should be (being funny again?).
The best answer to be submitted by 6th May wins an Izzard connected DVD of their choice. Leave your answer as a reply below…
6 comments
Jo Bryan
Definitely the Loreal advert in full dress and wig…..slogan
Come on lads we are worth it!!!!
Apr 29, 2010
Richard Morris
I think Eddie Izzard should play Gillian Duffy in a movie version of ‘A Bigoted Woman’.
Apr 29, 2010
Modestas Narmontas
Well since he started doing animation I think he should voice any new Futurama character, because I loved the show, it was absolutely amazing and I have high expectations for the returning show.
Apr 29, 2010
robin
He should be Norman Bates in (another) remake of Psycho – he’d look great in Mother’s wig
Apr 30, 2010
goateresque
I think he should take over from Britney. Lets face it in a couple of years and a few more KFCs there’s not going to be too much difference between the two of them. In fact Britney recounting some of her tales about her life (like her comedy wedding) would probably be just as funny as Eddies latter day stand up – although less believable.
May 2, 2010
tom
The Simpsons is one of the best TV shows of all times. It is a perfect mirror of the American culture and has many memorable moments that will always be remembered . I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like this show, it’s impossible not to be a fan of it. You could watch each episode 20 times and never get tired, you will always find a new funny thing every time you watch it
Nov 16, 2010