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cinderboy · 04-08-2010, 06:29 PM

Well, not really. Its actually Johnny English.

http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/04/...ack-in-action/

Universal may not have the backbone to risk putting up the money for a potentially heavy-hitting drama like Cartel with Josh Brolin, but damn it if they won't pony up the dough for an unnecessary comedy sequel as Variety reports the studio is looking to make Johnny English 2.

The sequel to the 2003 "comedy" brings back Rowan Atkinson (Bean) as the titular clumsy, bumbling British spy with Oliver Parker (St. Trinian's) set to direct from Mr. Bean's Holiday writer, Hamish McColl's, new screenplay. Yep, you're right Universal, this sounds so much better than an engaging drug trafficking drama. Ugh, why wasn't this done years ago!?

Sadly, this sequel is (only) being done as a safe move for Universal to rake in some dough as the first Johnny English, which cost $40 million to make, earned a pathetic $28 million stateside but made a mind-boggling $161 million worldwide.

People just love Rowan Atkinson's slapstick antics and his goofy facial expressions.. at least everywhere outside of the US. So did I when I was 9-years-old. We live in a great time in the industry when crappy unnecessary sequels get greenlit over countless other projects, whether its a drama like Cartel, or a plethora of overlooked original spec scripts that are out there.

Alivada · 04-08-2010, 06:35 PM

I don't find his work funny really, well apart from Black Adder.

xWalrus · 04-08-2010, 06:39 PM

I thought Johnny English was hilarious.

Oisterboy · 04-08-2010, 06:52 PM

*is sad this wasn't Mr. Bean*

Xenonight2 · 04-08-2010, 06:59 PM

All of those "engaging" drug trafficking dramas are the same, anyway. Traffic comes to mind - I think I fell asleep watching that movie. Don't think we're missing much there.

ChickenDewd21 · 04-08-2010, 09:41 PM

I've always hated Mr.Bean. ;o Really only because Rowan Atkinson's face looks like it should be the centerpiece of a Monty Python skit.

Raiyne · 04-09-2010, 02:22 AM

I think he's pretty cool, and I liked the first movie.

Then again, I was 11 when it came out, so... we'll see.

EIi · 04-09-2010, 02:26 AM

...hmmm...WHERE DUH **** IS FRIDAY 2 : THE SEQUEL.

shadowsworn · 04-09-2010, 03:33 AM

more people need to watch Black Adder and get an idea of how good Rowan Atkinson can actually be

04-08-2010, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Mr Bean is back! Well, not really. Its actually Johnny English. http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/04/...ack-in-action/ Universal may not have the backbone to risk putting up the money for a potentially heavy-hitting drama like Cartel with Josh Brolin, but damn it if they won't pony up the dough for an unnecessary comedy sequel as Variety reports the studio is looking to make Johnny English 2. The sequel to the 2003 "comedy" brings back Rowan Atkinson (Bean) as the titular clumsy, bumbling British spy with Oliver Parker (St. Trinian's) set to direct from Mr. Bean's Holiday writer, Hamish McColl's, new screenplay. Yep, you're right Universal, this sounds so much better than an engaging drug trafficking drama. Ugh, why wasn't this done years ago!? Sadly, this sequel is (only) being done as a safe move for Universal to rake in some dough as the first Johnny English, which cost $40 million to make, earned a pathetic $28 million stateside but made a mind-boggling $161 million worldwide. People just love Rowan Atkinson's slapstick antics and his goofy facial expressions.. at least everywhere outside of the US. So did I when I was 9-years-old. We live in a great time in the industry when crappy unnecessary sequels get greenlit over countless other projects, whether its a drama like Cartel, or a plethora of overlooked original spec scripts that are out there. __________________

04-08-2010, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alivada OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 5,130 Reputation: 162	I don't find his work funny really, well apart from Black Adder. __________________

04-08-2010, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
xWalrus ChimaeraOne's Cookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Walrus is heer to ruv. <3 Posts: 1,393 Reputation: 61	I thought Johnny English was hilarious. __________________ rageBanana - League of Legends

04-08-2010, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,559 Reputation: 644	is sad this wasn't Mr. Bean __________________

04-08-2010, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xenonight2 POPOPOPGOESTHEGLOCKGLOCK Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,338 Reputation: 321	All of those "engaging" drug trafficking dramas are the same, anyway. Traffic comes to mind - I think I fell asleep watching that movie. Don't think we're missing much there. __________________

04-08-2010, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChickenDewd21 Chrono's Crony Join Date: May 2008 Location: Streets of 'Ginny Reason: It's not terrible Posts: 3,375 Reputation: 267	I've always hated Mr.Bean. ;o Really only because Rowan Atkinson's face looks like it should be the centerpiece of a Monty Python skit. __________________

04-09-2010, 02:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Raiyne Feedbacker Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Middle of the Stairs Posts: 13,389 Reputation: 126	I think he's pretty cool, and I liked the first movie. Then again, I was 11 when it came out, so... we'll see. __________________ Everytime I post, I think Murph is about to BROFIST me. -- Loric Last.fm Hey Raiyne

04-09-2010, 02:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
EIi Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 469 Reputation: 33	...hmmm...WHERE DUH **** IS FRIDAY 2 : THE SEQUEL.

04-09-2010, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
shadowsworn Retired Staff Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,130 Reputation: 246	more people need to watch Black Adder and get an idea of how good Rowan Atkinson can actually be __________________ From which of this oak shall I hang myself?

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