THE MUPPETS To Get A Sequel Minus Jason Segel As Writer

THE MUPPETS To Get A Sequel Minus Jason Segel As Writer

The Muppets director James Bobin and writer Nicholas Stoller will return for a follow up to the hit 2011 movie, although co-writer Jason Segel won't have time to contribute. However, that doesn't mean he won't return in another capacity! Hit the jump for details.

News
By JoshWilding - Mar 01, 2012 09:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Other
Source: Vulture



Vulture reports that Disney has come to a deal with The Muppets director James Bobin and the film's co-writer Nicholas Stoller to get to work on a sequel. Unfortunately, How I Met Your Mother's Jason Segel's hectic schedule (as well as working on the CBS sitcom, he's also busy writing other films as well as starring in the likes of Five Year Engagement and This Is Forty) means he simply won't have time to work on the sequel. However, the site reveals that their Disney insiders have confirmed that he may still star in the movie depending on the direction of the Stoller/Bobin script. Are you looking forward to seeing another big screen appearance from The Muppets? Sound off with your thoughts in the usual place.




THE 4:30 MOVIE Interview: Filmmaker Kevin Smith On How His Passion For The Theater Shaped New Film (Exclusive)
Related:

THE 4:30 MOVIE Interview: Filmmaker Kevin Smith On How His Passion For The Theater Shaped New Film (Exclusive)
THE FRANCHISE: Trailer For Max Series Starring Daniel Brühl Reveals Chaos Inside World Of Superhero Filmmaking
Recommended For You:

THE FRANCHISE: Trailer For Max Series Starring Daniel Brühl Reveals Chaos Inside World Of Superhero Filmmaking

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 3/1/2012, 9:59 AM
Oh ell.
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 3/1/2012, 9:59 AM
Well*
sicknimon
sicknimon - 3/1/2012, 10:00 AM
I'm going to take my #1 comment to say THE AVENGERS ALIEN WILL BE THE BADOON!!!!!!!
xsnakeplisskenx
xsnakeplisskenx - 3/1/2012, 10:00 AM
No Jason Segel writing? WTF mate?
sicknimon
sicknimon - 3/1/2012, 10:00 AM
ugh! number 3 comment I guess
RobertDanger
RobertDanger - 3/1/2012, 10:02 AM
Meh, I have never been a huge Jason Segel fan, this is not so devastating to me. 'The Muppets' I felt was kind of boring, and not really how I remembered The Muppet Show from yesteryear, despite Segel saying how much he adored the show.
If the voice of Kermit says he wants nothing to do with your movie, maybe it needs a new writer(s) on board.
Looking forward to the new effort!
Mysterion
Mysterion - 3/1/2012, 10:18 AM
As for someone who looking forward to the movie and was all hyped up for it because of the excellent promoting they did...I found it to be a let down IMO. There wasnt really much that stood out, nothing memorable...so at this point I really dont care if Jason returns or not.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 3/1/2012, 10:31 AM
THEY NEED TO PUT MUPPETS BACK ON TV WITH THEIR VARIETY SHOW..MUPPET PARODIES OF MOVIES AND TV AND SPECIAL GUEST STARS WERE THE COOLEST.
BlueMex
BlueMex - 3/1/2012, 10:35 AM
I agree with Gunsmith comment^

The new movie was ok , it didnt suck but it wasnt Great either, I enjoyed the Manhattan movie more
TheJoker52
TheJoker52 - 3/1/2012, 11:00 AM
I agree with Bluemex who agrees with Gunsmith , i believe the TV show needs to come back . Lets be Honest their is nothing like that on TV right now besides SNL and thats for adults lets start the music , lets turn on the lights "Bring Back the mother F---ing Muppet Show !!!!!
darthbobtarkas
darthbobtarkas - 3/1/2012, 11:06 AM
I agree with thejokerind, bluemex and gunsmith. This world needs a Muppets TV show.
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 3/1/2012, 11:07 AM
YAAAAAAAAY
thewonderer
thewonderer - 3/1/2012, 11:26 AM
^^WTF you all know nothing about the old Muppets if you're insulting this new film

This new film is one of the best films I've seen in A LONG TIME. Theres something to be said about a film that makes you leave the theater with a big smile on your face.

The humor was spot on (Hey why wasn't my story in the montage?, travel by map, i think we just revealed a major plot point, MINAICAL LAUGH, DOHOHOHO, Lifes a happy song!, man or muppet)

Muppet 2011 film fantastic and it was pretty much because of the awesome Jason Segel. Really sad to him go
Craven
Craven - 3/1/2012, 11:30 AM
This affects me in the least...He was not the reason I went to see this movie, and he will not be the reason I go see a sequel if it's made..."How I met your mother" is a horrible show...most of the movies this actor has played in were horrible...so to not have him in a unsure sequel is no big deal...but if there is another movie made Pepe and Rizo need bigger parts...and another cameo by Jack Black would be awesome...as to the no memorable moments comment...you must have been smoking crack while watching this not allowing you to pay attention to the childhood memories that were being reborn on the big screen...I can't wait till this is out on DVD!!..
nuck82
nuck82 - 3/1/2012, 11:32 AM
no jason means it wont be as good. he had pation for the muppets and put his heart into it
GreendaleHumanBeing
GreendaleHumanBeing - 3/1/2012, 11:32 AM
@thewonderer i hope those arrows aren't directed at me. I loved The Muppets. I have loved every Muppets movie ever made (the first movie I ever saw was A Muppets Christmas Carol)
UltimateSpidey
UltimateSpidey - 3/1/2012, 11:46 AM
WHAT!? thought the movie was awesome and for sure a great muppet movie. Haters gonna hate.
patriautism
patriautism - 3/1/2012, 12:19 PM
The movie was awesome. It was the spiritual successor Muppet movie and the Muppet Show. The Only reason someone wouldn't like this, is if they grew up watching the bad Muppet movies, like Muppets in Space...
plasticman
plasticman - 3/1/2012, 12:45 PM
Yeah!!! The Muppets live on!!! I will be buying when this comes out on DVD day one I am totally excited that they are rolling out a sequel. This is probably the quickest turnaround time from one Muppet movie to another.
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/1/2012, 1:17 PM
just finished watching the muppets,it was pretty good its 96% rotten tomato rating which seems a little high.

but yeah bring back the tv show it was great,i'll always remember when the cast of star wars showed up.
mbomb22
mbomb22 - 3/1/2012, 1:20 PM
i still have to see this movie. i loved the muppet show when i was growing up. they were the best!!!
thewonderer
thewonderer - 3/1/2012, 1:21 PM
You all do realize Jason Segel is the entire reason this film was even made. He wrote most of it and he nailed how the Muppets are. Say what you want about HIMYM or anything else, but I give credit to where its due and Segel made an excellent film
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 3/1/2012, 1:30 PM
Couldnt they just hold off on a sequel until jason's schedule clears up?
HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 3/1/2012, 3:16 PM
Sucks to hear as Segel pretty much got this film made, and since it is the most successful Muppet film ever, I think he will be missed
HavocT
HavocT - 3/1/2012, 4:34 PM
I feel like the movie needed more skits... maybe they'll get that right next time.
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 3/1/2012, 4:40 PM
I still haven't seen the first movie. You can't go wrong with The Muppets.

Well, for the most part you can't.
travispipes
travispipes - 3/1/2012, 6:26 PM
Loved this movie. Hope the sequel lives up.
razor
razor - 3/1/2012, 8:35 PM
Give it an "R" rating and let him do a scene with Miss Piggy with his schlong hanging out. Oh, wait, he's already done that.
MatioShack
MatioShack - 3/1/2012, 9:33 PM
Just give me my Muppets. I don't care much about the star, the format, or the medium. The human actors in any Muppet movie are interchangeable. It's all about the Muppets. That's why the movie was called The Muppets, not the Jason Segel movie.
SupermanFan09
SupermanFan09 - 3/1/2012, 11:36 PM
I for one loved the movie, it was funny and really brought back the memories of the old muppets. but Jason Segal was important part in writing the movie and even if he can't be in the movie it would behoove them to get him in some type of writing compacity
BellHorneKing
BellHorneKing - 3/2/2012, 1:57 AM
Let's keep the human characters to a minimum next time. Mr. Segal is a very nice man, but he was in "The Muppets" a little too much for me to care.

He was as Shia LeBouf was to Transformers; a minor character that ate up waaaaaaaaaay to much screen time, when the only reason we're watching the movie in the first place is to see our beloved characters.
zerakis81
zerakis81 - 3/2/2012, 3:41 AM
Hell yeah!!!!!!The muppets 2???Bring it on!!!!
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Anime & Manga

Gaming

Horror

Cartoons & Animated Features

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder