Boots Riley will adapt twisted 'The Simpsons' story 'Mr. Burns, a post-electric play'

'Sorry to Bother You' and 'I'm a Virgo' director Boots Riley will helm an adaptation of 'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play.' ...
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‘Mr. Burns, a post-electric play’ illuminates our need for storytelling and community

A musical theater rendition of “The Simpsons” — featuring Itchy and Scratchy as the comically evil Mr. Burns’ minions attempting to murder Bart’s family — may not be on your apocalypse bingo card. But ...
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Mr. Burns, a post-electric play movie about Simpsons episode in the works

Boots Riley is adapting Anne Washburn's hit production Mr. Burns. a Post-Electric Play, inspired by The Simpsons episode "Cape Feare," into a movie.
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Was One of the Best ‘Simpsons’ Episodes Inspired by a Candy Commercial?

One of the most iconic moments in the history of The Simpsons was “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” The two-part, season-bridging cliffhanger became a cultural totem back in the summer of 1995, challenging ...

The Simpsons with a twist! This "brilliant" post-apocalyptic adaptation is becoming a movie

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play is coming to the big screen.
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One of ‘The Simpsons’ Funniest Season 5 Scenes Was Also Its Most Controversial

The Simpsons' Season 5 episode “Burns’ Heir” sees Bart (Nancy Cartwright) named by Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer), impressed by him being a “creature of pure malevolence,” as his legal heir. It’s a ...

Boots Riley Sets Film Adaptation of Post-Apocalyptic 'Simpsons' Play

Boots Riley is making a "Simpsons" movie -- kind of. The writer/director/musician behind "Sorry to Bother You" and "I'm a Virgo" confirmed on X that he will direct a cinematic adaptation of Anne ...