katikat | The Simpsons producer on Benedict Cumberbatch

When asked about Benedict Cumberbatch's part, the exec of The Simpsons, Al Jean, said:

Oh my God yes, he’s really funny. He came to a read, and we had a couple of things that he said, “Hey, I could do those. Can I?” [Laughs] This was the first time someone actually just kinda muscled their way into being a guest star. He called us back and he said, “You want me to do anything else?” And we gave him a little more… He’s just this completely irresistible person. You must give him dialogue if you come within 100 yards of him.

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LOL! That must have been funny. I just love Benedict, he's so sweet!