Jennifer Lawrence has excited fans by revealing that she is collaborating on a Miss Piggy movie with her close friend Emma Stone. The news was shared during Lawrence’s appearance on the podcast Las Culturistas, where she announced the project that she and Stone are producing, with Cole Escola taking on the role of screenwriter. This venture marks the first time the two Hollywood stars will work together on a film, with the iconic Miss Piggy taking the spotlight in her very first feature film.
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Lawrence, a 35-year-old Oscar winner, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming project on the podcast, stating, “I don’t know if I can announce this, but I am going to… Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole [Escola] is writing it.” When asked about the possibility of starring in the film, Lawrence hinted that both she and Stone could appear in it, adding, “We have to… It’s f—ed up [that we haven’t done a movie together].”
This collaboration represents a significant milestone for Miss Piggy, who has been a beloved character in the Muppets ensemble since the 1970s. Created by Bonnie Erickson and Frank Oz, Miss Piggy made her first onscreen appearance in the 1974 film, The Muppet’s Wizard of Oz. With Lawrence and Stone at the helm of this new project, fans can anticipate a fresh take on the glamorous and sassy pig’s adventures in the spotlight.
As Lawrence prepares for the release of her latest film, Die My Love, she shared her nerves about the audience’s perception of the psychological thriller. Starring alongside Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte, Die My Love follows Grace (Lawrence) as she navigates her psychological state after relocating to rural Montana from New York City with her husband Jackson (Pattinson). Directed by Lynn Ramsay, the film is based on the 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz, promising a gripping and intense on-screen experience for viewers.
Following her previous film, No Hard Feelings in 2023, Lawrence is set to immerse herself in more diverse roles, including an upcoming murder mystery titled The Wives, inspired by the Real Housewives reality franchise. With an impressive track record in the film industry, Lawrence’s collaboration on the Miss Piggy movie adds an exciting dimension to her career, showcasing her versatility and creativity as a producer.
As excitement builds for the Miss Piggy movie, fans of Lawrence, Stone, and the iconic Muppet character eagerly anticipate further details about the project. With Lawrence and Stone’s combined talent and vision, the upcoming film promises to be a delightful and entertaining addition to the world of cinema. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration as production moves forward, bringing Miss Piggy’s larger-than-life personality to the big screen in a new and captivating way.