As the brand new Muppet film heads towards production, Zach Galifianakis looks like the latest recruit for the movie’s cast…
Few things for this writer can match the disappointment of sitting through Muppets From Space and watching it unravel the fine work that had been done by both The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island beforehand. It was the last time that The Muppets were allowed on a cinema screen, and it's taken some time for the greenlight to be given for their return.
However, next month, production begins on a brand new Muppet film that's been written by Jason Segel (along with Nicholas Stoller), who will also star. He's going to be joining Amy Adams, Rashida Jones and Chris Cooper in the cast, with James Bobin, of Flight Of The Conchords fame, calling the shots.
And the latest addition to the cast looks like being Zach Galifianakis. He's in talks to join the film, it's being reported at Entertainment Weekly, in what looks like being a cameo role. The news was actually revealed by Robert Downey Jr, who's on the promotional trail for his new comedy, Due Date.
The brand new Muppet film is set for release in the US on December 25th 2011. Here's hoping that it captures the spirit of what made The Muppets at their peak so great. And once Galifianakis is confirmed, we'll let you know...