US EditionSeth Rogen Addresses Pineapple Express Sequel Possibility Amid James Franco Friendship Fallout
Seth Rogen said a sequel to Pineapple Express faces challenges including budget and fractured relationships, but streaming interest and fan demand remain, he told Andy Cohen.
- In October, Seth Rogen told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live" that a sequel could potentially happen, saying he’s "not great with sequels" but maybe one day.
- Back in 2020, Rogen said Sony Pictures ``had no interest in it'' after plans for a Pineapple Express 2 were shelved due to budget issues.
- A Daily Beast report leaked emails showing Judd Apatow and Amy Pascal discussed sequel plans, with Apatow seeking a budget comparable to five times the original, which the movie made back.
- A follow-up project faces hurdles given Rogen’s fractured friendship, Rogen told Cohen, despite the possibility of making a sequel someday.
- Relying on streaming trends, audience appetite appears strong for a follow-up, with Deadline noting `a big demand` for Pineapple Express 2, and Netflix's success boosting prospects.
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Seth Rogen is opening up about a potential sequel to Pineapple Express! The 43-year-old actor starred in the 2008 movie with James Franco and Danny McBride, while also serving as co-writer and executive producer. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Platonic co-stars Rose Byrne and Luke Macfarlane on Tuesday night (August 12), Seth responded to a fan question about the possibility of a sequel to the “stoner comedy.” Keep reading to fi…
Seth Rogen On ‘Pineapple Express 2’: “I’m Not Great With Sequels, But Maybe One Day”
Seth Rogen starred in Pineapple Express in 2008, and fans of the movie have been asking if there are plans for a sequel to revisit the characters. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen read a viewer question that asked if a follow-up film of the buddy stoner action comedy was a […]
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