Harry Shearer’s idea sounded crazy at first, but perhaps in an age where The Simpsons has lost its edge, a series with a religious spin could work?
Perhaps the interest is in the sense that The Simpsons can be a tad less controversial than other shows on television these days.
Bart Simpson used to cause controversy, but these days he’s certainly the more tame alternative compared to other options like Eric Cartman or Peter Griffin.