According to Variety, Fox has announced that Simpsons will be a part of its fall lineup in its usual Sunday slot. However, no deal has been made with the voice talent for the next season. And with no deal comes no work. Production has been halted on the show for months, which may lead to only 20 episodes getting made instead of 21.

The key “Simpsons” cast members — Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe) and Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns) — are believed to make around $360,000 an episode. A new deal could bump that number closer to $500,000, including various bonuses. That’s more in line with the paydays of many live-action sitcom stars…

Since salaries were already increased quite a bit on the last go round of negotiations, there doesn’t seem to be much angst surrounding these talks. The actors are supposedly just looking for a “healthy bump” in salary. Variety says one insider is a little optimistic, and thinks these talks will end sometime this week.