The Simpsons set to feature British star in ‘one of the largest guest roles ever’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown will feature in a forthcoming episode of The Simpsons, which is being called “one of the largest guest starring roles” in the history of the show. On 17 December, Disney+ will premiere “O C’Mon All Ye Faithful” which will see Homer become convinced that he is Santa Claus after being hypnotised by Brown, who appears as himself in the episode. I’m not against stepping out on stage with bright yellow make-up.” Carolyn Omine, who works as a writer on The Simpsons, said: “In terms of lines and screen time it is probably one of the largest guest starring roles we’ve ever had, and he is fantastic, charming and very funny in the episode.” The first ever Simpsons episode was also a Christmas special, called “Simpsons Roasting on An Open Fire,” and was an immediate success, earning two Emmy nominations the following year. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Her final episode, “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes”, will air on Sunday.