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Enjoy Your DVDs, Because Michael Cera Is Vetoing The 'Arrested Development' Movie
Posted by Defamer Hollywood at 3:20 AM on September 6, 2008
Why, it seems like it was only yesterday (or 2003) that actor Michael Cera was just an unassuming Bluth, content to run the family banana stand and do whatever was asked of him by Jason Bateman with a minimum of protest. Today, however, Cera is a fledgling movie star, with two big hits on his resume (Superbad and Juno) and a romantic comedy (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist) yet to come. It's while he was promoting the latter that he broke ranks with Bateman for the first time, shooting down the idea that the Arrested Development movie would film next year and stating that he wouldn't want to be a part of it anyway. Says the National Post:
What he won't be doing any time soon is a movie version of a certain quirky TV show. He hasn't heard of any plans for an Arrested Development film.
"I don't think I would want to see a movie of the series if I was a fan, anyway," Cera says. "And I don't really see a need for it if you can get the three seasons on DVD."
Michael, the mere fact that you say there's "no need" for an Arrested Development movie tells us that you're not ready for the vocal protest that's bound to ensue from shocked fans. Let's all hope this is just a bit of negotiations hardball designed to bump up the salary for Arrested Development's most unexpectedly bankable performer — otherwise, we'll have to bring back BluthWatch '08. And this time, it's personal.
- Michael Cera: A superstar? Aw, shucks [National Post]
Comments (AU Comments · US Comments)
Dave
Posted September 7, 2008 11:49 PM
NO, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Please don't veto this movie Michal Cera - this could be the greatest comedy for years and the show deserves it. The fans don't want a movie? I can't believe you believe that.
This show is massive nowadays. I reckon it will make a ton of money, but more importantly it will cement AD's reputation as the best comedy to come from America in years.
Make it happen!
Darwin
Posted September 8, 2008 11:48 AM
Don't veto this Michael Cera! This was the show of the decade and I'm confident this could be the comedy film of the decade. You're doing so well, but wouldn't it be great to have maybe one more Mitch Hurwitz script to act through? Don't let us down!
Topher
Posted September 8, 2008 8:20 PM
C'mon Cera, in five years when your career has died after everyone realises you can only do one kind of character, you'll be kicking yourself for not being in the one movie that might actually be remembered in ten years.
C. Ratliff
Posted September 9, 2008 6:26 AM
I find it difficult to believe that Michael Cera really means this. He has expressed interest in doing an AD reunion before, and if Mitch Hurwitz has a great idea for a story (which Jason Bateman says he DOES), I can't imagine that Cera wouldn't want to get back together with the rest of the Bluth clan for an outing on the big screen.
I have to believe that this was some kind of dry joke that was taken seriously by an unsuspecting reporter. Perhaps this was the "Michael Cera" who threw a tantrum on the set of "Knocked Up" and was replaced, and not the real Michael Cera who everyone likes and who shows up in cameos on "Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job" and "Derek & Simon." THAT Michael Cera knows comedy, and knows the importance of Arrested Development in the scheme of modern day comedy-- he knows that when the show ended on the lines "Maybe a MOVIE" it wasn't just a throwaway joke-- it was one of the show's patented "call-forwards"....
Of course, maybe he's already heard bad news and he's just trying to rationalize the pain of knowing it isn't going to happen. But GOD, I hope not. There is nothing I'd like more than to see an AD movie actually happen....
funbox
Posted September 9, 2008 11:31 AM
It's absolutely his dry humor. He's on record many times talking about an AD movie. You can see tons of clips on YouTube (Check Juno promotion with Bateman and Cera)
Twyst
Posted September 11, 2008 6:27 AM
Wow... well, that makes me not want to buy anything else he is in. I'm probably the last on the planet, but i havent seen Juno, and now i wont.
Whut
Posted September 13, 2008 9:40 AM
I am a fan. A movie would suck/be stupid. Michael Cera is smarter than you.
Fans Love Michael
Posted September 17, 2008 8:48 PM
If you read what Michael said you will pick up a possible miscommunication "A movie OF the series" this could mean theres no need for him to make a movie of what we have already seen, and can see again because we "Can get the three seasons on DVD". Michael Cera will be in the movie, MICHAEL CERA WILL BE IN THE MOVIE!
If a strange twist of fate means he can't be in the movie then make it anyway, the fans need it.
PS Look at Banner Michael
James
Posted November 28, 2008 3:42 PM
Holy crap, are you fucking kidding me?! He's not going to do it? That movie would be goddamn amazing. From one Bramptonian to another, don't alienate your fanbase, dude.
taraniso
Posted 4:05 AM 6/9/08
Opening scene of the movie: George-Michael's funeral. Tobias explains during the eulogy how George-Michael died as a result of rapidly spreading brain cancer caused by a defective hamburger phone.
taraniso
Huge Tracts of Land
Posted 4:03 AM 6/9/08
It's as Ann as the nose on Plain's face that THIS NEWS SUCKS.
Huge Tracts of Land
OneWag
Posted 4:03 AM 6/9/08
Sorry -- Tell me THEY CAN'T work around this gaping hole, etc. etc.
Guess i got a little emotional.
OneWag
OneWag
Posted 4:01 AM 6/9/08
I'm crying into my hot ham water. Yeah, tell me that work around this gaping hole in the cast line-up.
OneWag
DarkKnightShyamalan
Posted 4:01 AM 6/9/08
"I don't think I would want to see a movie of the series if I was a fan, anyway," Cera says.
So you're not a fan of the one truly brilliant piece of work you've been lucky enough to be associated with?
Screw you. Go touch the side of a Cornballer.
DarkKnightShyamalan
el smrtmnky
Posted 4:01 AM 6/9/08
Michael: What comes before anything? What have we always said is the most important thing?
George Michael: Breakfast.
Michael: Family.
George Michael: Family, right. I thought you meant of the things you eat.
don't let us down, GM.
el smrtmnky
FullSpeedLohan
Posted 3:57 AM 6/9/08
christmas time is here is playing behind me as i slump down in front of my computer.
FullSpeedLohan
mrsryan
Posted 3:54 AM 6/9/08
I'll bet that when he was quoted he muttered all bashful-like. Then he tugged his ear and looked at his feet.
mrsryan
Douglas Reinhardt
Posted 3:51 AM 6/9/08
If he doesn't want to do an Arrested Development movie, then he should stop dressing exactly like George Michael while going to the Mustard Seed Cafe.
Come on!
Douglas Reinhardt
TwiceShy
Posted 3:51 AM 6/9/08
Okay, kid, there IS a NEED and if you don't meet our demands I know of a certain one armed man who will make sure you supply.
TwiceShy
RocketRockit
Posted 3:51 AM 6/9/08
"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned."
Prick.
RocketRockit
taraniso
Posted 3:45 AM 6/9/08
What a turd. See you in 5 years, Corey Haim.
taraniso
genehuntlover
Posted 3:44 AM 6/9/08
I would imagine that Michael believes that he has grown a lot since the series, but judging by that picture, he has not. Perhaps even, Mr. Sera feels like he has this budding movie career and like David Caruso worries being pigeon-holed by a mere television role. I love A.D., but it is not like it is "High Art" here, if only a pay check. I would not count on "Super Bad 2" to be a box office smash, unless the prospect of "Teen Wolf 3" seems like a better art choice that an A.D. movie.
genehuntlover
A Pimp Named DaveR
Posted 3:43 AM 6/9/08
You're dead to me, Cera.
A Pimp Named DaveR
D Day
Posted 4:25 AM 6/9/08
Easy fix - George Michael goes to "Army" a la Richie Cunningham. He could even marry Ann (her?) over the phone.
Brings the whole Happy Days thing full circle.
D Day
TwiceShy
Posted 4:24 AM 6/9/08
Oh you guys!! He's just fucking with us. Right? Aren't you George Michael?
What?
I'm not really gonna shoot him.
TwiceShy
DarkKnightShyamalan
Posted 4:23 AM 6/9/08
@Juancho: If that were true, I'd send that agent a whole ambulance full of fresh babies in gratitude.
DarkKnightShyamalan
Juancho
Posted 4:18 AM 6/9/08
Not seen in the photo: His agent in the background, with a hankie full of chloroform and a large box with cut airholes he's going to FedEx to Mitchell Hurwitz.
Juancho
badhatharry
Posted 4:43 AM 6/9/08
His character could be easily replaced by the Banana Grabber.
@TwiceShy: This is why you always make a movie!
badhatharry
taraniso
Posted 4:40 AM 6/9/08
OK. So, George Michael is swimming far away in the distance, "Come back" Michael yells from the boat. GM then encounters the angry/hungry seal, who chews off his face. Through the miracles of plastic surgery, GM pulls through looking exactly like, say, John Heder?
taraniso
busterbluth
Posted 4:40 AM 6/9/08
@LBJeffries: Bees??
busterbluth
busterbluth
Posted 4:40 AM 6/9/08
Douchechill!
busterbluth
van_line
Posted 4:34 AM 6/9/08
I have Pop-Pop in the attic.
van_line
LBJeffries
Posted 4:31 AM 6/9/08
I guess he needs to spend his time on more lucrative projects if he's ever going to make enough money to start up a bead business. Beads aren't cheap.
Are beads cheap?
LBJeffries
roahboah
Posted 4:29 AM 6/9/08
I need to see my analrapist.
roahboah
TwiceShy
Posted 5:03 AM 6/9/08
Alright all the ladies must vow to never sexually please this man EVER if he won't join the cast. Or men? I don't know- just nobody have sex with him.
TwiceShy
Sleepyhead
Posted 5:01 AM 6/9/08
@TwiceShy: *arm pops off* ...And that's why you never shit on the show that made you!
Sleepyhead
B-Side
Posted 4:57 AM 6/9/08
I think the kid behind those awful "Clark & Michael" videos has no right to tell us what we should and shouldn't be watching.
Let the Cera backlash begin!
B-Side
Glass_Family
Posted 4:55 AM 6/9/08
Not even a skip's scramble could cure my heartbreak.
Glass_Family
Smackdown
Posted 4:53 AM 6/9/08
@van_line: The fact that you call it Pop Pop tells me you're not ready.
I refuse to be angry. I am going to assume it's out of some sort of idea of artistic integrity and choosing to be the one who takes the fall for all the rest of the unhappy cast at terrible scripts and concepts and that he will remain forever true.
Smackdown
Juancho
Posted 4:48 AM 6/9/08
@taraniso: take that back. Please. I'm going to be ill.
Juancho
van_line
Posted 4:47 AM 6/9/08
maybe he is just chicken?
ca-ca ca-ca
*does the Gob Chicken dance*
michael: has anyone in this family seen a chicken?
van_line
LBJeffries
Posted 5:27 AM 6/9/08
Somebody call the hot cops and have him arrested! Michael Cera has run off with my hopes for the future.
LBJeffries
DarkKnightShyamalan
Posted 5:21 AM 6/9/08
@TwiceShy: Yes. Hear, hear. Not even so much as a bumpaddle for him.
DarkKnightShyamalan
SunnydaZe10
Posted 5:07 AM 6/9/08
(cue music)
Ron Howard - This is the story of a young actor who hasn't learned to keep his mouth shut before speaking with his agent/publicist.
This project is now in a state of . . .
"Arrested Development"
SunnydaZe10
redmocd
Posted 5:50 AM 6/9/08
This revelation is unacceptable, and by unacceptable I mean like McCain/Palin 2008 unacceptable. Yes, people, it's that bad.
redmocd
gwendemarco
Posted 5:37 AM 6/9/08
He's so playing us. Besides, Jessica Walter will rip his testies off. With her teeth. And Portia ain't getting any younger.
gwendemarco
A Pimp Named DaveR
Posted 6:07 AM 6/9/08
@D Day: Equally easy fix: pretend he never existed, like Chuck Cunningham.
A Pimp Named DaveR
hummingpenguin
Posted 5:54 AM 6/9/08
There needs to be a mandatory training course for young actors in not counting your chickens before they hatch. When will they ever learn?
hummingpenguin
OneWag
Posted 7:23 AM 6/9/08
@TurdBlossom: Here's a twist: replace him with...Michael BAY.
OneWag
D Day
Posted 6:21 AM 6/9/08
@A Pimp Named DaveR: Ha! Jefferson?
D Day
TwiceShy
Posted 6:19 AM 6/9/08
@A Pimp Named DaveR: So that Michael just throws stuff around for nobody to catch with his back? I think not.
TwiceShy
TurdBlossom
Posted 6:17 AM 6/9/08
Replace him with Shia.
TurdBlossom
taraniso
Posted 6:13 AM 6/9/08
Cena likes to keep options open, knowing eventually he will grow into his looks like Shila.
taraniso
roxybebop
Posted 8:11 AM 6/9/08
i can't even look at him in the face after this. good job, ruining my life.
roxybebop
Barbarella
Posted 8:53 AM 6/9/08
@redmocd: NOTHING is THAT unacceptable, save that itself.
Barbarella
OldTowneTavern
Posted 9:33 AM 6/9/08
Oh, just tell him Maeby's agreed to it.
OldTowneTavern
Adele H
Posted 11:14 AM 6/9/08
This doesn't sound like him...
Adele H
aphex242
Posted 2:58 PM 8/9/08
He needs to remember that the most important thing is family, not breakfast.
We could always get Bob Loblaw to represent us in a class action suit against him for denying us the AD movie.
aphex242
CorbinJibroni
Posted 1:00 PM 6/9/08
If Michael Cera really vetoes The Arrested Development Film then I veto Michael Cera, as all AD fans should.
CorbinJibroni
kokofreya
Posted 9:55 AM 6/9/08
This news ruined my weekend.
I hate it when actors speak unscripted.
Wow, what he doesn't know about AD fans...
kokofreya