Singer Ed Sheeran to give guest appearance in 'The Simpsons'

Ed Sheeran had earlier gave a cameo in the seventh season premiere of 'Game of Thrones' and now the singer is all set to give a special appearance in 'The Simpsons.'

According to Entertainment Weekly, the 26-year-old song writer will play the role of a musician named Brendan in the upcoming season of the Fox comedy. 

Sheeran will voice star in a musical-themed episode, titled 'Haw-Haw Land', and his character will be along the lines of actor Ryan Gosling's character in the Damien Chazelle-directed film.

Producer Mike Scully had heard 'Shape of You' hitmaker was a Simpsons fan and also had a tattoo of Blinky the three-eyed fish, was game in appearing on the show.

Executive producer Al Jean told, "We had a perfect part for him. So we said, 'Oh, great, we'll have him do this!' And we recorded him over the phone from England."

Earlier, Sheeran has also appeared as himself on "Undateable" and had a recurring role on "The Bastard Executioner".

The new sesaon premiers October 1, also featuring guest vocals from Norman Lear and Shaq. 

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