HOT TUB TIME MACHINE Sequel Films This June

[Wang Chung]

As Brendan said last month, Hot Tub Time Machine had the reputation of being a flop based on a mediocre $14 million opening weekend, but the movie had legs, reaching $50 million domestic and it is exactly the kind of R-rated comedy that finds a second life on DVD and cable reruns. This explains why MGM has been developing a sequel with director Steve Pink. While we previously reported that Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke were set to reprise their roles in the sequel, the big story was that John Cusack might not be coming back.

However, when I spoke to Robinson earlier today at WonderCon for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg‘s This Is The End, he told me “negotiations are still goingâ€￾ with the cast and he made it sound like Cusack might be coming back. In addition, he said filming begins this June and he’s seen an early version of the script. Since the first film featured a tremendous amount of improv, I’d imagine whatever script he’s seen will have a lot of changes on set. Hit the jump to see what Robinson had to say about the sequel and to watch the trailer for the first film. Look for more of my interview with Robinson soon.

I am down for another run in the 80's for these guys.

 

[Postman Dave]

First one is underrated (may have made an appearance in my to comedies list.....), not sure how I'd feel about a sequel but I'm willing to check it out.

 

[Castiel]

Excellent! Loved the first but if Cusack doesn't sign on then it feels like a Ghostbuster sequel without Bill Murray. With This Is The End on it's way as well Craig Robinson is quickly becoming one of my favorite comedy dudes!