He did a puppet comedy at the end of his critical success Forgetting Sarah Marshall, so it's a logical progression that Jason Segel is now actually writing the next Muppet movie. His Muppet obsession is strong enough that he's written in a cameo that harkens back to The Great Muppet Caper [watch the trailer].
“I have a cameo for Charles Grodin in it,” the writer excitedly revealed about plans for his new Muppet film. “It’s a really brilliant cameo, I must say. I’m really proud of it.”
As far as the contrast between the kid-friendly Muppets and the resoundingly adult-oriented career he's had so far, Segel dismisses any concern.
“When I get into Muppet mode I turn into a 12-year-old boy,” he protested. “I think them seeing me in those meetings, they had no doubt I would be OK with the tone.”
Now if only he could get Steve Martin back in the fray as well...
Watch the trailer for the original Muppet Movie.
Watch the trailer for The Great Muppet Caper.
Watch a spot for The Muppets Take Manhattan.
Watch an interview with Jason Segel about Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
