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[[Image:TheMuppetsAgain-EW.jpg|thumb|300px|Promotional image featuring the Muppet cast.<br><small>(Also a [[:Image:TheMuppetsAgain-JamesBobin.jpg|variant]] with James Bobin standing in for Sweetums)</small>]]
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{{movie|date=March 21, 2014|runtime=|director=[[James Bobin]]|writer=James Bobin & [[Nick Stoller]]|composer=[[Bret McKenzie]]|studio=[[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Pictures]]|rating=}}
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[[File:Tinafeymuppet.jpg|thumb|300px|Tina Fey (as [[Nadya]]) with [[Constantine]] on the set of ''The Muppets... Again!'']]
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[[Image:RickyGervais-KermitPiggy.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ricky Gervais]] with [[Kermit]] and [[Miss Piggy]] in the first promotional image for the film.<ref>[https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/296636334418821120 Ricky Gervais Twitter]</ref>]]
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[[Image:Bobin-Stoller.jpg|thumb|300px|James Bobin and Nick Stoller]]
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[[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Pictures]] is developing a follow-up to the [[2011]] feature film ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'' under the working title '''''The Muppets... Again!'''''<ref name="slashfilm">[http://www.slashfilm.com/tina-fey-in-talks-for-the-muppets-sequel-working-title-revealed/ Tina Fey in Talks For ‘The Muppets’ Sequel; Working Title Revealed]</ref> It was announced in March [[2012]] that Disney is moving forward on the project with [[James Bobin]] (director of ''The Muppets'') and [[Nick Stoller]] (co-writer of ''The Muppets'') writing the screenplay. Bobin will also return to direct the film.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-news/208626 THE MUPPETS Sequel Update: Filming Begins in Late January at Pinewood Studios in London; Bret McKenzie Writing New Songs], Collider.com. November 4, 2012.</ref>
   
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[[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Pictures]] is developing a follow-up to the [[2011]] feature film ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]''.
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Filming began in late January [[2013]] at Pinewood Studios in London.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-news/208626 THE MUPPETS Sequel Update: Filming Begins in Late January at Pinewood Studios in London; Bret McKenzie Writing New Songs], Collider.com. November 4, 2012.</ref>. Principle production in London wrapped on April 16, 2013<ref>[https://twitter.com/welcomemattv/status/324204400337887235 Matt Vogel, Twitter]</ref> and filming moved to [[Los Angeles]] in May 2013. The film is planned for release on March 21, 2014.<ref name="releasedate">[https://twitter.com/MuppetsStudio/status/291253603262427136 Twitter: @MuppetsStudio], January 15, 2013</ref><ref name="collider2">[http://collider.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-release-date-the-muppets-2-release-date/224113/ Release Dates for Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Muppets 2, and 1952], Collider.com. January 14, 2013.</ref>
   
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It was announced in March [[2012]] that Disney is moving forward on the project with [[James Bobin]] (director of ''The Muppets'') and [[Nick Stoller]] (co-writer of ''The Muppets'') currently signed to write the screenplay.
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The film is planned to be a "comedy caper" set in [[Europe]].<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-caper-nicholas-stoller-interview/159240/ Exclusive MUPPETS Sequel News: It’s a Caper, Will Have New Muppets, Jason Segel Might Cameo, Possible Summer 2013 Release, More] Collider.com 4/13/12 </ref> [[Ricky Gervais]] will star as "a male lead whose intentions are always in question" along with [[Ty Burrell]] as a [[France|French]] Interpol agent, [[Tina Fey]] as "a feisty prison guard named Nadia," and a "slew of cameos".<ref name="hollywoodreporter">"[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christoph-waltz-negotiations-star-muppets-385055 Christoph Waltz in Negotiations to Star in 'The Muppets' Sequel]", The Hollywood Reporter. October 31, 2012.</ref><ref name="vulture">Vulture: [http://www.vulture.com/2012/12/ty-burrell-set-to-star-in-muppets-sequel.html Ty Burrell Set to Star in Muppets Sequel]. December 8, 2012.</ref><ref name="rickytweet">[[Twitter|Twitter.com]] - [https://twitter.com/rickygervais/statuses/281405324412477442?tw_i=281405324412477442&tw_e=details&tw_p=tweetembed @RickyGervais]. December 19, 2012</ref>
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==Plot==
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According to an interview with the [[Kermit the Frog]]:
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{{quote|The idea of this film is that our gang is on this global tour, and we're selling out these grand theaters all over Europe—in Berlin, Madrid, London—but we sort of get into a little bit of trouble when we run across my doppelgänger. He's the world's number one criminal, [[Constantine]], and he happens to look an awful lot like me. I won't tell you any more than that, but let's just say mayhem ensues.<ref name="EW-1-30-13">[[Entertainment Weekly]]. [http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/01/30/muppets-sequel-exclusive/2/ A first look at the Muppets sequel, 'Muppets...Again!' -- EXCLUSIVE]. January 30, 2013</ref>}}
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==Cast==
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;''Human Cast''
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*[[Ricky Gervais]] as [[Dominic]], aka Number Two
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*[[Tina Fey]] as [[Nadya]], a feisty prison guard
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*[[Ty Burrell]] as Interpol agent [[Jean Pierre Napoleon]]
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;''Cameo Performances By''
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*[[Sean Combs|Sean "Diddy" Combs]]<ref name="pdiddy">[http://www.toughpigs.com/p-diddy-to-meet-p-prawn/ P. Diddy to Meet P. Prawn in New Muppet Movie]</ref>
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*[[Tom Hiddleston]] as "Great Escapo"<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/hiddleston/ Muppets… Again Cameo of the Day: Tom Hiddleston]</ref>
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*[[Frank Langella]]<ref name=""COBS">[http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/frank-langella-is-cleveland-browns-owner-in-draft-day/]</ref>
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*[[Ray Liotta]]<ref name="liotta">[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118064972/ Liotta reunites with 'Muppets' for sequel]</ref>
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*[[Silvana Lovin]]<ref name="pdiddy">[http://www.toughpigs.com/p-diddy-to-meet-p-prawn/ P. Diddy to Meet P. Prawn in New Muppet Movie]</ref>
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*[[Til Schweiger]]<ref name=schweiger>[http://www.abendblatt.de/vermischtes/article113448972/Mehr-Zeit-fuers-Privatleben-Til-Schweiger-macht-Pause.html Til Schweiger Takes a Break from Acting - Makes Exception for Muppets] (2013-02-07)</ref>
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*[[Peter Serafinowicz]]<ref name="serafinowicz">[https://twitter.com/serafinowicz/statuses/312239744648105985 Twitter: @serafinowicz]</ref>
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*[[Danny Trejo]]<ref>[http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/8663-iar-exclusive-interview-ray-liotta-talks-the-iceman-the-place-beyond-the-pines-sin-city-a-dame-to-kill-for-and-the-muppets-again.html IAR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: RAY LIOTTA TALKS 'THE ICEMAN,' 'THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES,' 'SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR' AND 'THE MUPPETS ... AGAIN!']</ref>
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*[[Usher]]<ref name="usher">Connelly, Brendon.[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/05/another-muppets-sequel-cameo-confirmed-and-this-one-brings-the-fancy-footwork/ Another Muppets Sequel Cameo Confirmed – And This One Brings The Fancy Footwork]. April 5, 2013. BleedingCool.com.</ref>
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*[[Christoph Waltz]]<ref name=""COBS">[http://audioboo.fm/boos/1183322-christian-o-connell-with-ricky-gervais#t=0m0s Christian O'Connell with Ricky Gervais - AbsoluteRadio]</ref>
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==Crew==
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* Director: [[James Bobin]]
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* Writers: James Bobin and [[Nick Stoller]]
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* Producers: James Bobin, [[John G. Scotti]], Nick Stoller, [[David Hoberman]], and [[Todd Lieberman]]
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* Muppet Captain: [[Bill Barretta]]
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* Original Songs: [[Bret McKenzie]]
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* Muppet Designers and Builders: [[Puppet Heap]]
   
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[[Jason Segel]] (co-writer, producer, and star of ''The Muppets'') has said that he will not return for a sequel, stating:
  
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{{quote|I have handed off the Muppets to my writing partner and to James Bobin. My goal was to bring the Muppets back and I feel like I accomplished that. I feel like they're in really good hands. But it was half a decade of my life, I just want a little breather, and I know that they're going to nail it.<ref name="MTVNews">[[MTV|MTV News]] [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/21/muppets-kermit-walter-jason-segel/ 'Muppets' Stars Kermit And Walter Weigh In On Jason Segel's Departure] 3/21/12 </ref>}}
  
 
==Developments==
  
==Developments==
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* When initially asked about the prospects of a sequel prior to the release of ''The Muppets'' in November 2011, Jason Segel said: "We haven't really started thinking about a sequel yet. We're just waiting to see how this goes." When asked about making standalone film rather than a direct sequel, he replied: "I think that's a little bit more Muppety... ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'' is so different from ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'' which is so different from ''[[The Muppet Movie]]''... I think that's the better approach."<ref>Bibbiani, William. [http://www.craveonline.com/film/interviews/178561-jason-segel-talks-the-muppets Jason Segel Talks 'The Muppets'], CraveOnline. November 22, 2011.</ref>
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[[Image:Bobin-Stoller.jpg|thumb|300px|[[James Bobin]] and [[Nick Stoller]], screen writers of the film.]]
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[[File:The Muppets 2 announced by Disney with Kermit and Miss Piggy at CinemaCon 2012|thumb|right|300px|Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Disney's president of production Sean Bailey officially announce production of the film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 24, 2012.]]
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[[File:Ricky Gervais talks about "The Muppets... Again" on "This Morning"|thumb|right|300px|Ricky Gervais talks about working with the Muppets on ITV's "This Morning."]]
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[[Image:RickyGervais.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ricky Gervais]], who will star as Dominic.]]
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[[Image:TyBurrell.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ty Burrell]], who will star as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.]]
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[[Image:TinaFey.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Tina Fey]], who will star as Nadya.]]
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* When initially asked about the prospects of a sequel prior to the release of ''The Muppets'' in November 2011, Jason Segel said "We haven't really started thinking about a sequel yet. We're just waiting to see how this goes." When asked about making a stand alone film rather than a direct sequel, he replied "I think that's a little bit more Muppety... ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'' is so different from ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'' which is so different from ''[[The Muppet Movie]]''... I think that's the better approach."<ref>Bibbiani, William. [http://www.craveonline.com/film/interviews/178561-jason-segel-talks-the-muppets Jason Segel Talks 'The Muppets'], CraveOnline. November 22, 2011.</ref>
   
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* On February 13, 2012, during a British promotional appearance for ''The Muppets'' on ''[[This Morning]]'' on [[ITV]], [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Miss Piggy]] were asked about rumors of ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' returning to television; Kermit responded to the question saying: "If this movie does as well as we like and people want to see us, sure, we'll probably do more movies. And I mean it's nothing official - not official. But there's all this 'hush-hush Hollywood talk." Piggy responded to Kermit saying "Well make it official. You can do that." Kermit then stated "ok, it's official."
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* On February 13, 2012, during a British promotional appearance for ''The Muppets'' on ''[[This Morning]]'' on [[ITV]], [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Miss Piggy]] were asked about rumors of ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' returning to television. Kermit responded as follows: "If this movie does as well as we like and people want to see us, sure, we'll probably do more movies. And I mean it's nothing official - not official. But there's all this 'hush-hush Hollywood talk." Piggy turned to Kermit to add "Well, make it official. You can do that." Kermit: "Ok, it's official."
   
 
* On March 3, 2012 it was announced in ''Variety'' that James Bobin and Nick Stoller would pen the screenplay for the sequel.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201203011601reedbusivarietynvr1118050932mar01,0,34288.story Disney preps 'Muppets' sequel] by Marc Graser (3/3/12)</ref>
  
* On March 3, 2012 it was announced in ''Variety'' that James Bobin and Nick Stoller would pen the screenplay for the sequel.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201203011601reedbusivarietynvr1118050932mar01,0,34288.story Disney preps 'Muppets' sequel] by Marc Graser (3/3/12)</ref>
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* In an March 6, 2012 article from Guardian.co.uk, it was announced that Disney is planning an idea for a new prime-time television show featuring the Muppets following the upcoming success of the sequel, as well as new iPhone applications with new Muppet content.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/mar/06/the-muppets-tv-return The Muppets could return to TV after movie success | Media | guardian.co.uk]</ref>
  
* In an March 6, 2012 article from Guardian.co.uk, it was announced that Disney is planning an idea for a new prime-time television show featuring the Muppets following the upcoming success of the sequel, as well as new iPhone applications with new Muppet content.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/mar/06/the-muppets-tv-return The Muppets could return to TV after movie success | Media | guardian.co.uk]</ref>
   
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*In a March 14, 2012 appearance on ''[[The View]]'', Kermit and Miss Piggy were asked by [[Elisabeth Hasselbeck]] if there is going to be a sequel to ''The Muppets''. Kermit responded: "Well I think there is a very good chance of that. We are happy to say, yes. Yes, we are thrilled about that." His remark garnered a thunderous applause from the studio audience.
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*In a March 14, 2012 appearance on ''[[The View]]'', Kermit and Miss Piggy were asked by [[Elisabeth Hasselbeck]] if there is going to be a sequel to ''The Muppets''. Kermit responded, "Well I think there is a very good chance of that. We are happy to say, yes. Yes, we are thrilled about that." His remark garnered a thunderous applause from the studio audience.
   
 
* In a March 21, 2012 interview with [[MTV|MTV News]], Kermit the Frog and [[Walter]] talked about Jason Segel's departure from the franchise as they prep for ''The Muppets 2''.<ref name="MTVNews">[[MTV|MTV News]] [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/21/muppets-kermit-walter-jason-segel/'Muppets' Stars Kermit And Walter Weigh In On Jason Segel's Departure] 3/21/12 </ref>
  
* In a March 21, 2012 interview with [[MTV|MTV News]], Kermit the Frog and [[Walter]] talked about Jason Segel's departure from the franchise as they prep for ''The Muppets 2''.<ref name="MTVNews">[[MTV|MTV News]] [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/21/muppets-kermit-walter-jason-segel/'Muppets' Stars Kermit And Walter Weigh In On Jason Segel's Departure] 3/21/12 </ref>
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*In a March 2012 interview, [[Jason Segel]] (co-writer, producer, and star of ''The Muppets'') said that he will not return for the sequel, stating: "I have handed off the Muppets to my writing partner [Nick Stoller] and to James Bobin. My goal was to bring the Muppets back and I feel like I accomplished that. I feel like they're in really good hands. But it was half a decade of my life, I just want a little breather, and I know that they're going to nail it."<ref name="MTVNews">[[MTV|MTV News]] [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/21/muppets-kermit-walter-jason-segel/ 'Muppets' Stars Kermit And Walter Weigh In On Jason Segel's Departure] 3/21/12 </ref>
   
 
* In an April 13, 2012 article from Collider.com, Nick Stoller revealed that the film is planned to be a comedy caper, will introduce new Muppets characters, and that Disney is hoping for a Summer [[2013]] release. Stoller and James Bobin started writing the script on April 12, 2012; they wrote 13 pages after outlining the entire movie over the past weeks.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-caper-nicholas-stoller-interview/159240/ Exclusive MUPPETS Sequel News: It’s a Caper, Will Have New Muppets, Jason Segel Might Cameo, Possible Summer 2013 Release, More] Collider.com 4/13/12 </ref>
  
* In an April 13, 2012 article from Collider.com, Nick Stoller revealed that the film is planned to be a comedy caper, will introduce new Muppets characters, and that Disney is hoping for a Summer [[2013]] release. Stoller and James Bobin started writing the script on April 12, 2012; they wrote 13 pages after outlining the entire movie over the past weeks.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-caper-nicholas-stoller-interview/159240/ Exclusive MUPPETS Sequel News: It’s a Caper, Will Have New Muppets, Jason Segel Might Cameo, Possible Summer 2013 Release, More] Collider.com 4/13/12 </ref>
   
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*While Nick Stoller said the film could possibly have a cameo for Jason Segel<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-caper-nicholas-stoller-interview/159240/ Exclusive MUPPETS Sequel News: It’s a Caper, Will Have New Muppets, Jason Segel Might Cameo, Possible Summer 2013 Release, More] Collider.com 4/13/12 </ref>, Segel later stated that he will not cameo in the film.<ref>[http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/jason-segel-says-no-muppets-sequel-cameo-discusses-slate-of-future-projects-20120417?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed Jason Segel Says No ‘Muppets’ Sequel Cameo]</ref>
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*While Nick Stoller said the film could possibly have a cameo for Jason Segel,<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-caper-nicholas-stoller-interview/159240/ Exclusive MUPPETS Sequel News: It’s a Caper, Will Have New Muppets, Jason Segel Might Cameo, Possible Summer 2013 Release, More] Collider.com 4/13/12 </ref> Segel later stated that he will not appear in the film.<ref>[http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/jason-segel-says-no-muppets-sequel-cameo-discusses-slate-of-future-projects-20120417?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed Jason Segel Says No ‘Muppets’ Sequel Cameo]</ref>
   
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* At the premiere of his movie ''The Five-Year Engagement'', Stoller told ''New York Magazine'' that Walter will return: "'Walter is coming back... Come on, you saw the first one, right? The arc of the story was, 'Am I a man or a Muppet?' Gary chose 'I am a man.' So if you were making something called ''The Mannets'', Gary would be in that. Walter chose to be [[What is a Muppet?|a Muppet]]. He realized he's a Muppet.' But will Walter be shuffled into [[:Category:The Muppets Characters|the Muppets]]' deep bench, or will he be a plot driver in the sequel? 'He is not making a cameo,' said Stoller. 'He is heavily involved in the story.' Still, Muppet purists shouldn't fret about the focus: "It's in the early stages, so everything could change, but right now it's a Kermit-centric story, as a lot of the original movies were.'" <ref>Vineyard, Jennifer. "[http://www.vulture.com/2012/04/new-muppet-will-be-heavily-involved-in-sequel.html? New Muppet Walter Will Be 'Heavily Involved' in the Sequel]", Vulture.com (''New York Magazine''). April 19, 2012.</ref>
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* At the premiere of his movie ''The Five-Year Engagement'', Stoller told ''New York Magazine'' that Walter will return: "'Walter is coming back... Come on, you saw the first one, right? The arc of the story was, 'Am I a man or a Muppet?' Gary chose 'I am a man.' So if you were making something called ''The Mannets'', Gary would be in that. Walter chose to be [[What is a Muppet?|a Muppet]]. He realized he's a Muppet.' But will Walter be shuffled into [[:Category:The Muppets Characters|the Muppets]]' deep bench, or will he be a plot driver in the sequel? 'He is not making a cameo,' said Stoller. 'He is heavily involved in the story.' Still, Muppet purists shouldn't fret about the focus: "It's in the early stages, so everything could change, but right now it's a Kermit-centric story, as a lot of the original movies were.'"<ref>Vineyard, Jennifer. "[http://www.vulture.com/2012/04/new-muppet-will-be-heavily-involved-in-sequel.html? New Muppet Walter Will Be 'Heavily Involved' in the Sequel]", Vulture.com (''New York Magazine''). April 19, 2012.</ref>
   
 
* Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared at [[CinemaCon]] on April 24, 2012 to officially announce that a new movie is in development. The official Muppets [[Facebook]] page reported the news with a teaser image.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150670342922035 facebook.com/muppets] 4/24/12</ref> {{youtube|ZmO-GZ--R8w}}
  
* Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared at [[CinemaCon]] on April 24, 2012 to officially announce that a new movie is in development. The official Muppets [[Facebook]] page reported the news with a teaser image.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150670342922035 facebook.com/muppets] 4/24/12</ref> {{youtube|ZmO-GZ--R8w}}
   
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* On October 31, it was announced that Christoph Waltz was in negotiations to star as an Interpol inspector in a cast that also includes a "Russian femme fatale and a male lead whose intentions are always in question", along with a "slew of cameos". The movie is to be set in Europe.<ref>"[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christoph-waltz-negotiations-star-muppets-385055 Christoph Waltz in Negotiations to Star in 'The Muppets' Sequel]", The Hollywood Reporter. October 31, 2012.</ref>
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* On October 31, it was announced that Christoph Waltz was in negotiations to star as an Interpol inspector in a cast that also includes a "Russian femme fatale and a male lead whose intentions are always in question", along with a "slew of cameos". The movie is to be set in Europe.<ref name="hollywoodreporter">"[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christoph-waltz-negotiations-star-muppets-385055 Christoph Waltz in Negotiations to Star in 'The Muppets' Sequel]", The Hollywood Reporter. October 31, 2012.</ref>
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* It was reported on November 4 that producer Todd Lieberman and composer [[Bret McKenzie]] will return for the sequel, which begins filming in late January 2013 at Pinewood Studio in [[London]].<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/the-muppets-2-sequel-news/208626 THE MUPPETS Sequel Update: Filming Begins in Late January at Pinewood Studios in London; Bret McKenzie Writing New Songs], Collider.com. November 4, 2012.</ref>
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*On December 8, it was announced that [[Ty Burrell]] would star in the film as the Interpol inspector (the role Christoph Waltz was previously in negotiations for, but declined due to schedule conflicts).<ref name="vulture">Vulture: [http://www.vulture.com/2012/12/ty-burrell-set-to-star-in-muppets-sequel.html Ty Burrell Set to Star in Muppets Sequel]. December 8, 2012.</ref> In a video interview posted later that month, Waltz said he'd been talking about the movie again and may still appear, but "it might not be a proper part, it might just be one of these little what-they-call cameos."<ref>[http://collider.com/christoph-waltz-django-unchained-muppet-sequel-interview/219677/ Christoph Waltz Talks DJANGO UNCHAINED, Deleted Scenes and THE MUPPET Sequel; Reveals He Might be Doing a Cameo and Dancing with Miss Piggy]. December 23, 2012.</ref>
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*On December 16, [[Ricky Gervais]] confirmed that he would star in the film. Gervais [[Twitter|tweeted]] about it: "I have just signed up to play the lead in the next Muppet movie. I have the biggest trailer but Kermit will spend some time in my sink."<ref name="rickytweet">[[Twitter|Twitter.com]] - [https://twitter.com/rickygervais/statuses/281405324412477442?tw_i=281405324412477442&tw_e=details&tw_p=tweetembed @RickyGervais]. December 19, 2012</ref> Gervais commented on his role in the film on his website: "You may have read that I have accepted the lead role in the next Muppet movie. I didn't so much accept it as jump at the chance. I fucking love The Muppets. (I'll probably have to tone down my language for Disney.) We start filming in January. I can't wait. I'll be hangin' with those cuddly little critters all day."<ref>[http://www.rickygervais.com/thissideofthetruth.php RickyGervais.com] December 2012</ref>
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*In a December 20th radio interview with WMMR's Preston and Steve, [[Bill Barretta]] (via phone from the film's pre-production in [[London]]) stated that [[Tina Fey]] is in negotiations to work on the project. He also mentioned that the producers are looking at Christmas 2013 release.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FMkGQxTouU](6:01)</ref>
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*On January 9, 2013, reports surfaced that Tina Fey was in the final negotiations to play "a Russian gulag prison guard" in the film.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tina-fey-disneys-muppets-sequel-409623 Tina Fey in Talks to Join Disney's 'Muppets' Sequel (Exclusive)]</ref>
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*According to a January 2013 report from SlashFilm, the working title for the film is "''The Muppets... Again''."<ref name="slashfilm">[http://www.slashfilm.com/tina-fey-in-talks-for-the-muppets-sequel-working-title-revealed/ Tina Fey in Talks For ‘The Muppets’ Sequel; Working Title Revealed]</ref>
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*In a radio interview on ''Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show'', Ricky Gervais mentioned filming a scene for the new Muppet movie with [[Christoph Waltz]], confirming speculation that Waltz would still be in the movie despite not playing the starring role.<ref name=""COBS">[http://audioboo.fm/boos/1183322-christian-o-connell-with-ricky-gervais#t=0m0s Christian O'Connell with Ricky Gervais - AbsoluteRadio]</ref>
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*On January 30, 2013, [[Entertainment Weekly]] published and exclusive "first look" at the film, featuring an interview with [[Kermit the Frog]].<ref name="EW-1-30-13">[[Entertainment Weekly]]. [http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/01/30/muppets-sequel-exclusive/2/ A first look at the Muppets sequel, 'Muppets...Again!' -- EXCLUSIVE]. January 30, 2013</ref> A little later the same day, the Muppets' [http://www.facebook.com/TheMuppetsUK UK Facebook account] posted a variant Muppet cast image with writer/director Bobin standing in for [[Sweetums]].
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*Eve Stewart, a production designer on the film, let slip that she is working on a scene featuring Miss Piggy's wedding at the Tower of London.<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/married-again/ ToughPigs post, February 12, 2013]</ref>
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*James Bobin noted in an interview with [[Empire]] magazine that Muppeteer [[Louise Gold]] will be taking part in the movie, performing one of her original [[The Muppet Show|''Muppet Show'']] characters [[Annie Sue]].<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/the-muppets-again-will-have-gold/ ToughPigs post, February 27, 2013]</ref>
   
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Walt Disney Pictures is developing a follow-up to the 2011 feature film The Muppets under the working title The Muppets... Again![2] It was announced in March 2012 that Disney is moving forward on the project with James Bobin (director of The Muppets) and Nick Stoller (co-writer of The Muppets) writing the screenplay. Bobin will also return to direct the film.[3]

Filming began in late January 2013 at Pinewood Studios in London.[3]. Principle production in London wrapped on April 16, 2013[4] and filming moved to Los Angeles in May 2013. The film is planned for release on March 21, 2014.[5][6]

The film is planned to be a "comedy caper" set in Europe.[3] Ricky Gervais will star as "a male lead whose intentions are always in question" along with Ty Burrell as a French Interpol agent, Tina Fey as "a feisty prison guard named Nadia," and a "slew of cameos".[7][8][9]

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PlotEdit

According to an interview with the Kermit the Frog:

“ The idea of this film is that our gang is on this global tour, and we're selling out these grand theaters all over Europe—in Berlin, Madrid, London—but we sort of get into a little bit of trouble when we run across my doppelgänger. He's the world's number one criminal, Constantine, and he happens to look an awful lot like me. I won't tell you any more than that, but let's just say mayhem ensues.[10] ”

CastEdit

Human Cast
Cameo Performances By

CrewEdit

DevelopmentsEdit

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  • When initially asked about the prospects of a sequel prior to the release of The Muppets in November 2011, Jason Segel said "We haven't really started thinking about a sequel yet. We're just waiting to see how this goes." When asked about making a stand alone film rather than a direct sequel, he replied "I think that's a little bit more Muppety... The Great Muppet Caper is so different from The Muppets Take Manhattan which is so different from The Muppet Movie... I think that's the better approach."[20]
  • On February 13, 2012, during a British promotional appearance for The Muppets on This Morning on ITV, Kermit and Miss Piggy were asked about rumors of The Muppet Show returning to television. Kermit responded as follows: "If this movie does as well as we like and people want to see us, sure, we'll probably do more movies. And I mean it's nothing official - not official. But there's all this 'hush-hush Hollywood talk." Piggy turned to Kermit to add "Well, make it official. You can do that." Kermit: "Ok, it's official."
  • On March 3, 2012 it was announced in Variety that James Bobin and Nick Stoller would pen the screenplay for the sequel.[21]
  • In an March 6, 2012 article from Guardian.co.uk, it was announced that Disney is planning an idea for a new prime-time television show featuring the Muppets following the upcoming success of the sequel, as well as new iPhone applications with new Muppet content.[22]
  • In a March 14, 2012 appearance on The View, Kermit and Miss Piggy were asked by Elisabeth Hasselbeck if there is going to be a sequel to The Muppets. Kermit responded, "Well I think there is a very good chance of that. We are happy to say, yes. Yes, we are thrilled about that." His remark garnered a thunderous applause from the studio audience.
  • In a March 21, 2012 interview with MTV News, Kermit the Frog and Walter talked about Jason Segel's departure from the franchise as they prep for The Muppets 2.[23]
  • In a March 2012 interview, Jason Segel (co-writer, producer, and star of The Muppets) said that he will not return for the sequel, stating: "I have handed off the Muppets to my writing partner [Nick Stoller] and to James Bobin. My goal was to bring the Muppets back and I feel like I accomplished that. I feel like they're in really good hands. But it was half a decade of my life, I just want a little breather, and I know that they're going to nail it."[23]
  • In an April 13, 2012 article from Collider.com, Nick Stoller revealed that the film is planned to be a comedy caper, will introduce new Muppets characters, and that Disney is hoping for a Summer 2013 release. Stoller and James Bobin started writing the script on April 12, 2012; they wrote 13 pages after outlining the entire movie over the past weeks.[3]
  • While Nick Stoller said the film could possibly have a cameo for Jason Segel,[3] Segel later stated that he will not appear in the film.[24]
  • At the premiere of his movie The Five-Year Engagement, Stoller told New York Magazine that Walter will return: "'Walter is coming back... Come on, you saw the first one, right? The arc of the story was, 'Am I a man or a Muppet?' Gary chose 'I am a man.' So if you were making something called The Mannets, Gary would be in that. Walter chose to be a Muppet. He realized he's a Muppet.' But will Walter be shuffled into the Muppets' deep bench, or will he be a plot driver in the sequel? 'He is not making a cameo,' said Stoller. 'He is heavily involved in the story.' Still, Muppet purists shouldn't fret about the focus: "It's in the early stages, so everything could change, but right now it's a Kermit-centric story, as a lot of the original movies were.'"[25]
  • Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared at CinemaCon on April 24, 2012 to officially announce that a new movie is in development. The official Muppets Facebook page reported the news with a teaser image.[26] (YouTube)
  • On October 31, it was announced that Christoph Waltz was in negotiations to star as an Interpol inspector in a cast that also includes a "Russian femme fatale and a male lead whose intentions are always in question", along with a "slew of cameos". The movie is to be set in Europe.[7]
  • It was reported on November 4 that producer Todd Lieberman and composer Bret McKenzie will return for the sequel, which begins filming in late January 2013 at Pinewood Studio in London.[3]
  • On December 8, it was announced that Ty Burrell would star in the film as the Interpol inspector (the role Christoph Waltz was previously in negotiations for, but declined due to schedule conflicts).[8] In a video interview posted later that month, Waltz said he'd been talking about the movie again and may still appear, but "it might not be a proper part, it might just be one of these little what-they-call cameos."[27]
  • On December 16, Ricky Gervais confirmed that he would star in the film. Gervais tweeted about it: "I have just signed up to play the lead in the next Muppet movie. I have the biggest trailer but Kermit will spend some time in my sink."[9] Gervais commented on his role in the film on his website: "You may have read that I have accepted the lead role in the next Muppet movie. I didn't so much accept it as jump at the chance. I fucking love The Muppets. (I'll probably have to tone down my language for Disney.) We start filming in January. I can't wait. I'll be hangin' with those cuddly little critters all day."[28]
  • In a December 20th radio interview with WMMR's Preston and Steve, Bill Barretta (via phone from the film's pre-production in London) stated that Tina Fey is in negotiations to work on the project. He also mentioned that the producers are looking at Christmas 2013 release.[29]
  • On January 9, 2013, reports surfaced that Tina Fey was in the final negotiations to play "a Russian gulag prison guard" in the film.[30]
  • According to a January 2013 report from SlashFilm, the working title for the film is "The Muppets... Again."[2]
  • In January 2013, Disney announced a release date of March 21, 2014 for the film.[6][5]
  • On January 16, 2013, Ricky Gervais appeared on the British daytime television program This Morning and discussed his excitement for working with the Muppets. (YouTube)
  • On January 22, 2013, Variety reported that Ray Liotta has been cast in a cameo role for the film.[14]
  • In a radio interview on Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show, Ricky Gervais mentioned filming a scene for the new Muppet movie with Christoph Waltz, confirming speculation that Waltz would still be in the movie despite not playing the starring role.[31]
  • On February 7, 2013, German actor Til Schweiger confirmed to media outlets that he would be filming a cameo appearance with Ricky Gervais and the Muppets for one day in February. On February 15th, actress Fleur Poad (appearing in the film as "Berlin Woman") tweeted about Schweiger's time on the set.
  • Eve Stewart, a production designer on the film, let slip that she is working on a scene featuring Miss Piggy's wedding at the Tower of London.[32]

Behind the scenes photosEdit

SourcesEdit

Jim Hensons Muppets-logo
Theatrical Feature Films
1979: The Muppet Movie
1981: The Great Muppet Caper
1984: The Muppets Take Manhattan
1992: The Muppet Christmas Carol
1996: Muppet Treasure Island
1999: Muppets from Space
2011: The Muppets
2014: The Muppets... Again
(more productions)
  1. ↑ Ricky Gervais Twitter
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tina Fey in Talks For ‘The Muppets’ Sequel; Working Title Revealed
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 THE MUPPETS Sequel Update: Filming Begins in Late January at Pinewood Studios in London; Bret McKenzie Writing New Songs, Collider.com. November 4, 2012.
  4. ↑ Matt Vogel, Twitter
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Twitter: @MuppetsStudio, January 15, 2013
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Release Dates for Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Muppets 2, and 1952, Collider.com. January 14, 2013.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Christoph Waltz in Negotiations to Star in 'The Muppets' Sequel", The Hollywood Reporter. October 31, 2012.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Vulture: Ty Burrell Set to Star in Muppets Sequel. December 8, 2012.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Twitter.com - @RickyGervais. December 19, 2012
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Entertainment Weekly. A first look at the Muppets sequel, 'Muppets...Again!' -- EXCLUSIVE. January 30, 2013
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 P. Diddy to Meet P. Prawn in New Muppet Movie
  12. ↑ Muppets… Again Cameo of the Day: Tom Hiddleston
  13. ↑ [1]
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Liotta reunites with 'Muppets' for sequel
  15. ↑ Til Schweiger Takes a Break from Acting - Makes Exception for Muppets (2013-02-07)
  16. ↑ Twitter: @serafinowicz
  17. ↑ IAR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: RAY LIOTTA TALKS 'THE ICEMAN,' 'THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES,' 'SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR' AND 'THE MUPPETS ... AGAIN!'
  18. ↑ Connelly, Brendon.Another Muppets Sequel Cameo Confirmed – And This One Brings The Fancy Footwork. April 5, 2013. BleedingCool.com.
  19. ↑ Christian O'Connell with Ricky Gervais - AbsoluteRadio
  20. ↑ Bibbiani, William. Jason Segel Talks 'The Muppets', CraveOnline. November 22, 2011.
  21. ↑ Disney preps 'Muppets' sequel by Marc Graser (3/3/12)
  22. ↑ The Muppets could return to TV after movie success | Media | guardian.co.uk
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 MTV News Stars Kermit And Walter Weigh In On Jason Segel's Departure 3/21/12
  24. ↑ Jason Segel Says No ‘Muppets’ Sequel Cameo
  25. ↑ Vineyard, Jennifer. "New Muppet Walter Will Be 'Heavily Involved' in the Sequel", Vulture.com (New York Magazine). April 19, 2012.
  26. ↑ facebook.com/muppets 4/24/12
  27. ↑ Christoph Waltz Talks DJANGO UNCHAINED, Deleted Scenes and THE MUPPET Sequel; Reveals He Might be Doing a Cameo and Dancing with Miss Piggy. December 23, 2012.
  28. ↑ RickyGervais.com December 2012
  29. ↑ [2](6:01)
  30. ↑ Tina Fey in Talks to Join Disney's 'Muppets' Sequel (Exclusive)
  31. ↑ Christian O'Connell with Ricky Gervais - AbsoluteRadio
  32. ↑ ToughPigs post, February 12, 2013
  33. ↑ ToughPigs post, February 27, 2013

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