Russell Brand bags role in 'The Simpsons'

British comedian Russell Brand has bagged a role in animation series "The Simpsons" and is quite excited to be a part of the show.

"It's true I'm going to be in 'The Simpsons'. I was having an amazing birthday party and found out I was going into space. Then my agent says, 'Oh, 'The Simpsons' want you in an episode," thesun.co.uk quoted him as saying.