The long awaited Arrested Development movie adaptation has been delayed, yet again. Jason Bateman updated MTV on the progress of the project [via Playlist].
The delay is in response to the upcoming Will Arnett and Mitch Hurtwitz sitcom Wilde Kingdom. Producers want to wait to see how that show does before proceeding with the movie.
Bateman is “hoping for the end of the year” to have this adaptation made.
Let’s be reasonable, this movie is never happening. Even if it does, with this much unnecessary build-up, it has flop written all over it.
Every month or so we seem to receive a new rumor about the much-anticipated Arrested Development movie. Most recently, Michael Cera all but admitted that he was the cause for the delay. Now, thanks to an interview over at Coming Soon, Will Arnett had more to say about the matter. Check out the quote below. Read the full story
Disney have announced plans to remake the 1986 cult him Flight of The Navigator. While not a big box office success it gained a cult following on video. Returning as an executive producer of the original film is John Hyde. Brad Copeland has been hired to write the script, his only feature film is Wild Hogs, but he has written for hit shows such as Arrested Development and My Name is Earl.
Comedian Will Arnett (Arrested Development) and recent Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) have just officially joined Warner Brother’s upcoming 2010 summer tent-pole Jonah Hex. Arnett will be playing a union soldier who enlists Jonah Hex and is blindsided by the dirty fighting style of his enemies. Michael Shannon is set to play Doc Cross Williams, the bizarre ringleader of a brutal gladiator circus event. That character also may be featured in future installments. The cast already includes Josh Brolin (Milk), Megan Fox (Transformers), and John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich).Jonah Hex is set for August 6th, 2010.
Will Arnett seems like an odd casting choice, but then again it’s Will Arnett so it would be a sin to call this bad news. Michael Shannon is of course great news. While it sounds like more of a cameo, Shanon will still most likely be great as he usually is.
What do you think of this cast? Are you excited for Jonah Hex?
E! Online‘s TV reporter Kristin Dos Santos says, “Inside sources close to the negotiations of the upcoming Arrested Development movie tell me that … Cera has finally agreed to do the feature film project.” She also goes on to say Hurtwitz is on to write and produce for Fox Searchlight with production hopefully beginning by the end of the year.
At the Academy Awards Ron Howard said, “It’s looking very much like we’re going to make [the movie], but we’ve now been asked to stop offering any details. It’s cloaked in a little mystery, but it’s looking good.”
With Cera the only one that was previously unsure about the project, it looks like it’s finally happening! I’m hoping they can transfer my all-time favorite television show to the big screen without losing any quality. I’ll be there day one.
According to the New York Daily News via /FilmJeffrey Tambor believes both that Cera is on board, and that the Arrested Development will happen this year. At a recent Upright Citizens Brigade LA performance of Word Girl, Tambor was quoted as saying the following:
If I have to call him up and say, ‘Get on set right now, young man,’ he’ll be there…The movie is going to happen this year, and Michael Cera is on board. Trust me.
After the news that the Arrested Development movie is definitely happening, then the disappointing news that Michael Cera says a script doesn’t even exist it is good to see someone come out and talk about his involvement with the film. With all the back and forth rumors of the movie, I’m not going to believe anything until I see photos from the set.
We recently reported on what looked to be a pretty sure deal for Hurwitz and company to create an Arrested Development movie. Looks like the every changing outlook on such movie is not looking good.
In a recent MTV interview Michael Cera revealed that “there’s no script or anything, so the movie is more hypothetical than people think.” He went on to say “I’d possibly play the part, I’d possibly put the script in my shredder.”
Do you think Cera is just trying to avoid blame or is there really no script?
A couple of interesting tidbits on the much-sought-after Arrested Development movie:
Cinematical reports Series creator Mitch Hurwitz was out promoting his new animated show Sit Down, Shut Up and he provided a much-needed update with regards to a big-screen Arrested Development outing. Hurwitz says, “We want to do it, we have a deal more or less in place from Fox Searchlight, and we’re kind of getting all the actors on board.” Here’s what Hurwitz and the gang have planned plot-wise for the film: “We have a story, which is basically Valkyrie meets Hotel for Dogs.”
ReelMovieNews reports when asked about Cera’s status for the film, Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz told E! Online that he hopes George-Michael Bluth can be a part of the movie, as he’s “just trying to get all the actors on board.” Jason Bateman talked about Cera; “I know he’s thinking about it and we’re all awaiting some finality to all of that so Mitch can get writing. You’d have to get [Michael] on the phone to get his answer about whether he’s going to come back and do it or not,” Bateman said. “He’s certainly not said that he won’t do it. I think Michael is clearly the guy that has come out of Arrested Development with a very big plate, so I think he’s trying to really give some responsible thought to what makes sense for him to do with his career. The guy is 20 years old and I’m sure he doesn’t want to screw up this opportunity.”
An Arrested Development Documentary is also in the works, by Los Angeles super fans Neil + Jeff. Their website explains: ” The overall goal of the documentary is to provide awareness and education of this brilliant, witty and original comedy. We are looking to interview viewers, cast, crew and any other industry figures that are fans or critics of the show.” It comes out this summer. Here is a preview:
Movieweb reports Hurwtiz’s new show, the animated comedy, Sit Down, Shut Up is joining the Sunday Animation Domination lineup, premieres Sunday, April 19 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. It focuses on the dysfunctional faculty and staff at a high school in a small Florida fishing town as they strive to do anything…but teach. It’s based on the hit live-action Australian series with animation set against a live-action backdrop, the series lampoons modern society while exposing the dreams, flaws and struggling humanity of our first and most formative authority figures: teachers. The series features a dream team cast of voice talent including Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Will Forte, Tom Kenny, Nick Kroll, Cheri Oteri, Kenan Thompson and Henry Winkler.
David Cross explains why AD was canceled in 30 seconds:
So it looks like they do have a deal in place, but the obvious joke means no solid screenplay yet, or they just don’t want to reveal it. Let’s hope Cera makes his decision and gets the ball rolling on the film. The documentary looks interesting and I look forward to Sit Down, Shut Up.
