 The writers had written the opening concert scene without a specific band in mind . Green Day were cast in that role having requested to guest star in the show . Tom Hanks also appears as himself in the film and accepted the offer after just one phone call . Everybody Loves Raymond creator Philip Rosenthal provides the voice of the father in the " new Grand Canyon " commercial with Hanks . Due to time restraints , several guests who had recorded parts were cut from the film . Minnie Driver recorded the part of a patronizing grievance counselor in a scene that ended up being cut . Edward Norton recorded the part of the man who gets crushed as the dome is implemented , performing a Woody Allen impression . The staff felt the voice was too distracting , so Castellaneta re @-@ recorded Norton 's dialogue with a different voice . Isla Fisher and Erin Brockovich also recorded cameos , but their scenes were cut . Kelsey Grammer recorded lines for Sideshow Bob , who was to appear at several different points , but these scenes were also cut . Johnny Knoxville was also touted as a possible guest star . 
