It was said sometime last year that writer-directors Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) were looking to bring back the cast from the original American Pie movie for a proper sequel. They have partially succeeded reports The Wrap by signing Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and Eugene Levy. Negotiations are also underway with original cast members Alyson Hannigan, Thomas Ian Nicholas (funky butt lovin’!), Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari, and Jennifer Coolidge for the new film, which will be titled American Reunion. Filming is set to begin on May 24th.
Scott, who played Stifler, recently checked into treatment, his rep told CNN. “Seann William Scott has voluntarily admitted himself for proactive treatment to address health and personal issues,” his rep said in a statement. “He appreciates the support of his many fans at this time.”
The Box Office report below doesn’t lie; these movies made a lot of money. I’ve never seen any of the many DVD sequels because I have a keen sense for crap. This sequel idea, I could get behind – Pie spawned so many “gross-out” movies that sucked, it’s up to the originals to remind the good people how it’s done…the trick is to hire people with a sense of comedic timing.
The-Numbers.com
Tags: american pie, american reunion, sequel
