Homer Simpson will go live on 'The Simpsons'

CNN:

The lovable oaf will be televised live at the conclusion of "The Simpsons'" May 15 broadcast. The live three minutes will have Homer talking about topical news and possibly answering questions from social media.

Now, you're probably asking yourself, how is it possible that an animated show can go live? Well, according to Al Jean, the show's executive producer and showrunner, Homer will be live thanks to motion capture technology.

Jean explained that the longest running sitcom in TV history will be using the tech to have Dan Castellaneta, the actor who has voiced Homer since 1989, act out the character in real time.

"Dan Castellaneta will be in the studio and not only what he says will go out live, but the motions he makes will be incorporated in what Homer does on screen," Jean said in an interview with CNNMoney on Tuesday.