US TV
Kenneth Branagh signs up for 'Simpsons'
Published Monday, Oct 6 2008, 09:10 BST | By Michael Thornton
The British star will play an Irish publican when Homer and Grandpa visit a pub in which Grandpa claims he spent the best night of his life.
Homer and Grandpa fly over to Ireland in order to buy the establishment, but find that it isn't easy due to the smoking ban.
Branagh was recently linked to the director's chair for a movie based on comic character Thor.
The movie is set for release in June 2010.
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