Hollywood is abuzz with the news of a Miss Piggy movie in the works, courtesy of A-list duo Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone. The film, which is currently being produced by the two actresses under their banner, will be written by Cole Escola, who is best known for his play Oh, Mary!, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor.
Lawrence recently revealed on a popular podcast that she and Stone are producing the Miss Piggy movie, teasing that they might even star in it together. The idea of Lawrence and Stone teaming up again has long been speculated among fans, given their close friendship and respective successes in Hollywood.
Interestingly, Lawrence had previously expressed interest in making her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary!, but ultimately decided against it due to the grueling eight-show-a-week schedule required for theater. "It's all your body and voice," she explained, "and I don't think I would be good at it."
The Miss Piggy movie will mark a significant departure from the character's previous solo outings on TV. Created by Jim Henson in 1976, Piggy started off as a minor role in The Muppet Show before becoming a breakout star and stealing the spotlight from her frog boyfriend Kermit.
As the Muppets franchise celebrates its 70th year, it's clear that Miss Piggy is poised to take center stage once again. With Lawrence and Stone on board, this movie has all the makings of a blockbuster hit β talented producers, a seasoned writer, and a beloved character ripe for the big screen. Fans can only hope that this project becomes a reality, given the talented cast at its helm.
Meanwhile, rumors have been circulating about a Disney+ special celebrating The Muppets' 50th anniversary, which will air in 2026. It remains to be seen how the franchise plans to revitalize itself for this milestone, but with Lawrence and Stone producing the Miss Piggy movie, it's clear that the Muppets are back and ready to bring their unique brand of charm and wit to a new generation of audiences.
Lawrence recently revealed on a popular podcast that she and Stone are producing the Miss Piggy movie, teasing that they might even star in it together. The idea of Lawrence and Stone teaming up again has long been speculated among fans, given their close friendship and respective successes in Hollywood.
Interestingly, Lawrence had previously expressed interest in making her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary!, but ultimately decided against it due to the grueling eight-show-a-week schedule required for theater. "It's all your body and voice," she explained, "and I don't think I would be good at it."
The Miss Piggy movie will mark a significant departure from the character's previous solo outings on TV. Created by Jim Henson in 1976, Piggy started off as a minor role in The Muppet Show before becoming a breakout star and stealing the spotlight from her frog boyfriend Kermit.
As the Muppets franchise celebrates its 70th year, it's clear that Miss Piggy is poised to take center stage once again. With Lawrence and Stone on board, this movie has all the makings of a blockbuster hit β talented producers, a seasoned writer, and a beloved character ripe for the big screen. Fans can only hope that this project becomes a reality, given the talented cast at its helm.
Meanwhile, rumors have been circulating about a Disney+ special celebrating The Muppets' 50th anniversary, which will air in 2026. It remains to be seen how the franchise plans to revitalize itself for this milestone, but with Lawrence and Stone producing the Miss Piggy movie, it's clear that the Muppets are back and ready to bring their unique brand of charm and wit to a new generation of audiences.