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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Seth Rogen Opens the Door to Long-Requested Sequel of Beloved Comedy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Back before Seth Rogen was appearing in shows like "The Studio" and "Platonic," he had a stretch of great comedies. One such comedy is "Pineapple Express," which showcases a stoner action comedy that thrusts a pair of friends into unraveling a gang war. More news: 'Nobody 2' Reviews Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided Rogen stars in the film as Dale Denton, a process server who unknowingly becomes best friends with drug dealer Saul Silver (James Franco). The comedy was written by Rogen, Judd Apatow, and Rogen's longtime collaborator, Evan Goldberg. The Rated-R stoner comedy made just over $101 million at the worldwide box office on a reported budget of $26 million. The 2008 comedy became one of Rogen's most beloved features and has since been talked about for years regarding a sequel. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Seth Rogen attends Vulture Festival 2021 at The Hollywood Roosevelt on November 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Seth Rogen attends Vulture Festival 2021 at The Hollywood Roosevelt on November 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, news: David Corenswet Makes Pitch to be in 'Batman' Movie in BTS 'Superman' Clip Rogen stated back in 2020 on the Howard Stern Show that a sequel was pitched, but Sony "had no interest in it." Also, the film was highlighted as a fake sequel in Rogen's "This Is The End," which was released in 2013. Now, Rogen has opened the door again on a potential "Pineapple Express 2," after a fan question about the potential for a sequel led to an interesting response from the actor and producer. Rogen told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live" that the sequel could potentially happen. "Maybe," Rogen said. "We can probably sell it to streaming or something." Cohen also noted that the sequel has been asked about a lot, to which Rogen replied with, "There could be. You never know. I don't know. I'm not great with sequels. It's not where my mind goes, but maybe one day." Interestingly, a sequel would mean that Rogen and Franco would work together again, as the pair had a falling out due to allegations levied against Franco in 2018. Regardless of the pair no longer being friends, this development could lead to studios potentially reaching out to get the talks going for a "Pineapple Express 2." Comedy sequels are often a bit tricky regarding the years between when the first one was made, but there are some that have been enjoying success. Take "Happy Gilmore 2," for instance. The Adam Sandler-led comedy exploded on Netflix, which could be a big reason why Rogen stated his sequel could be successful on streaming. Either way, it would be interesting to see if Rogen and Apatow could reuntie for a sequel to one of their most beloved collaborations. For more movie news, head to Newsweek Movies.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Seth Rogen Hints At Possible Pineapple Express Sequel: ‘Maybe One Day…'
Last Updated: Seth co-wrote Pineapple Express with Evan Goldberg. The movie featured Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez and Danny McBride. It has been more than 15 years since Pineapple Express came out, but the 2008 stoner comedy still has a strong following. Viewers have often wondered if the wild story of two unlikely friends on the run could ever get another chapter. The question came up again when Seth Rogen recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live. Host Andy Cohen read out a fan's query about whether there was any chance of a follow-up. 'Maybe. We can probably sell it to streaming or something," Rogen replied. Cohen said he believed there was 'a big demand" for another film. Rogen responded, 'There could be. You never know. I don't know. I'm not great with sequels. It's not where my mind goes, but maybe one day." How The First Film Took Off Rogen co-wrote the first film with Evan Goldberg from a story they developed with Judd Apatow, who also produced it. Directed by David Gordon Green, the movie featured Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez and Danny McBride. In the film, a process server and his marijuana dealer end up fleeing from both criminals and a corrupt police officer after witnessing a murder. Its action scenes and offbeat comedy connected with audiences, making it a box office hit. Soon after, there were early talks about a sequel. Why A Sequel Never Happened Plans to continue the story were discussed after the film's success, but they fell through because of budget issues. 'We tried to make one. Thanks to the Sony hack, you can actually find the email when Sony decided to kill the movie and not make it. It was something we were very open to several years ago, but Sony was not that interested in it," Rogen revealed during a 2020 appearance on The Howard Stern Show. In 2013, Sony released a fake Pineapple Express 2 trailer as part of an April Fool's joke to promote Rogen's other film, This Is the End. Seth Rogen And James Franco's Fallout Any chance of reuniting the original cast faces another roadblock: Rogen and Franco's friendship has ended. In 2018, Franco faced multiple allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Later, further accusations emerged, which included a case he settled involving claims from former acting students. In a 2024 interview with Variety, Franco said, 'No. I haven't talked to Seth. I love Seth. We had 20 great years together, but I guess it's over." Rogen had supported Franco early on, but as more accusations came out, he stepped back. Speaking to The Times in 2021, Rogen said, 'I also look back to that interview in 2018 where I commented that I would keep working with James, and the truth is that I have not and I do not plan to right now." He added that 'it is not a coincidence" their friendship changed during that period. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Will there be Pineapple Express 2? Seth Rogen says ‘Maybe one day'
Even after more than 15 years, fans of Pineapple Express haven't stopped asking if they'll ever get to see Dale and Saul back on screen. The 2008 stoner action-comedy, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, became a cult favourite after making over $100 million at the box office on a $26 million budget. But despite the movie's success—and repeated fan requests—a sequel has never happened. Seth Rogen and James Franco in a still from The Pineapple Express When Seth recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen read out a viewer question about whether a follow-up could be on the cards. 'Maybe,' Seth said. 'We can probably sell it to streaming or something,' he added. After Andy pointed out that there's 'a big demand' for it, Seth responded, 'There could be. You never know. I don't know. I'm not great with sequels. It's not where my mind goes, but maybe one day.' Seth co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Goldberg, from a story developed with Judd Apatow, who also produced the film. Directed by David Gordon Green, it also featured Gary Cole, Rosy Perez and Danny McBride. A sequel was briefly in development after the original's success but was ultimately scrapped. 'We tried to make one,' Seth said on The Howard Stern Show in 2020. 'Thanks to the Sony hack, you can actually find the email when Sony decided to kill the movie and not make it. It was something we were very open to several years ago, but Sony was not that interested in it,' he added. Politics behind the scenes also seemed to play a role. 'I think we probably wanted too much money. Studios, they don't like giving away money,' Seth admitted. Fans have been teased before. In 2013, Sony dropped a fake Pineapple Express 2 trailer for April Fool's Day to promote Seth's This Is the End, which even included a tongue-in-cheek scene of Seth and James making their own low-budget sequel during the apocalypse. But the real thing looks unlikely—especially since the two leads aren't on speaking terms anymore. In a 2024 interview with Variety, James had said, 'No. I haven't talked to Seth. I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it's over. And not for lack of trying. I've told him how much he's meant to me.' Even producer Judd Apatow—who recently revealed he once had 'an amazing idea' for a follow-up—doesn't see it happening. And with Seth and Evan busy producing shows like The Boys, James immersed in his own creative projects, and Green and McBride tied up with Halloween and The Righteous Gemstones, it seems the closest fans will get to a sequel is still the April Fool's joke.
