Sutherland, Portman to guest on 'The Simpsons'

Kiefer Sutherland and Natalie Portman are among the guest stars who will appear on the next season of The Simpsons.

24 actor Sutherland will play a "hard-nosed colonel" who attempts to whip Homer into shape after he inadvertently enrols for basic Army training.

Other guest stars will include the White Stripes, appearing as themselves; Sopranos cast members Joe Pantoliano and Michael Imperioli; Dr. Phil, Fran Drescher, Richard Lewis and Eric Idle.