AI recreates 'The Simpsons' into a live-action 1950s sitcom and it's oddly realistic

Many fans of "The Simpsons" have probably imagined their favorite characters in real life. A chance to see iconic characters like Homer, Marge, and Bart come to life onscreen would surely add an intriguing dimension to the show's rich legacy. Although the animated format remains a fan favorite, a video that reimagines the characters in a 1950s live-action sitcom has piqued the interest of die-hard fans.

An AI artist (@demonflyingfox) shared a short clip on X where they utilized artificial intelligence to showcase how the Simpsons would have been as real-life characters. The post has gained 3.8 million views and 42K likes on the social media site. The characters are depicted with striking accuracy, impressing viewers.

The video is a kind of preview for all of the main characters from the original show, with a narrator providing brief introductions for everybody. He says, "Welcome to Springfield, where the jokes are as abundant as donuts and the residents are as quirky as they come."

Viewers get to see a few shots of the neighborhood before the camera cuts to reveal Homer Simpson looking into the camera. He, according to the narrator, is the "loveable but bumbling head of the Simpson family." He continues and introduces Homer's wife, Marge, who bears a striking resemblance to the cartoon version of herself. 

The next few shots reveal the human versions of the three children in the family. Bart is the oldest and "is always stirring up chaos." Whereas Lisa, the middle child, "shines with intelligence and compassion." Finally, we get to see Maggie in the most cute portrayal based on the animated series.

Mr Burns, who is one of the wealthy members of the town, looks quite scary in the real-life depiction too. Ned Flanders, the ever-optimistic "friendly neighbor," receives an exceptional live-action portrayal. The clip concludes by showcasing Krusy, Sideshow Bob, Millhouse and Apu from the famous show. 

Fans of the popular series were absolutely delighted to see such an amazing recreation of the show. @JoeBlack2k commented, "Please let me live long enough so people recreate all the episodes in this style."

@KRANIUS expressed, "I gotta say this is just amazing! Would love to see this made as a movie. Absolutely fascinating!" @GenR8tiv_art pointed out, "This is awesome! So on point with the characters." The video has also been shared by the creator on YouTube where it has got 400K views and 12K likes. 

One of the reasons why the show has been so appealing to people is its unique ability to predict future events. To a significant degree, numerous episodes have showcased future events, which have proven largely correct. The series has effectively portrayed various future scenarios, such as Donald Trump's presidency, technological progress, and shifting societal values. Al Jean, one of the longest-serving writers, revealed the method behind the crew's ability to foresee these developments, according to NME. 

Jean has been writing for the show since 1989 and said, "One of our writers, the guy whose episode predicted Donald Trump as president, said it best: 'If you write 700 episodes, and you don't predict anything, then you're pretty bad. If you throw enough darts, you're going to get some bullseyes.'"

He also shared, "The 9/11 one is so bizarre. In the World Trade Center episode, ['The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson'], there was a brochure reading $9 a day with an 11 styled up like the towers. That was in '96, which was crazy, like this insane coincidence. But mostly, it's just educated guesses."