Directed by mike mitchell, it is a sequel to the lego movie 2014, the fourth film in the. Lego movie 2 the second part 2019 full movie breakdown. Mar 23, 2017 one of the most anticipated sequels in feature animation is the lego movie sequel, an aptlytitled sequel to the 2014 breakout hit that put warner animation group on the map. The lego movie announces director and title for the sequel. While it is a far cry from bad, it never manages to recapture what made the original so special. Id be shocked if the lego movie didnt end up in my top 10 of the year, but im prepared to temper my expectations for the sequel since writers directors chris miller and phil lord are only. The second part is a 2019 computeranimated adventure comedy film produced by the warner animation group and distributed by warner bros. Lego movie sequel lands community director hollywood. Community veteran hired as lego movie sequel director. Mike mitchell born october 18, 1970 is an american film director, producer, actor and former animator. The sequel, directed by mike mitchell trolls and written by phil lord. On february 21, 2014, it was announced that the sequel was scheduled to be released on may 26, 2017.
Dan lin and roy lee are returning as producers and are joined by. The lego batman movie was essentially an origin story for robindick grayson, but it would be fun to see lego ized versions of the other robins show up as well. Director chris mckay says the lego batman movie 2 is in the works, and will arnetts gravellyvoiced take on the superhero is presumably set to return. Rob schrab, whose credits include community and parks and. The lego batman movie 2 is happening, says director film. Lego batman movie director confirms sequel is being worked on. Mitchell will also direct nightcrawlers, a supernatural action comedy, a sequel to sky high, and a live actionanimated adaptation of the song puff, the magic dragon. But in less obvious news, the upcoming animated film has also found a director, who will be making the jump from. The lego movie sequel release date, cast, plot, director and everything. Five years after the first movie, the sequel reunites wyldstyle, emmet, and the pint sized batman with an attitude as they fight off some new foreign.
The lego movie is getting a sequel, and lego batman will. The lego batman movie director reveals sequel is in the works. A direct sequel to the film, entitled the lego movie 2. Trolls and shrek forever after helmer mike mitchell has signed on as master builder for warner animation groups the lego movie sequel, replacing formerly attached director rob schrab. Five years after the first movie, the sequel reunites wyldstyle, emmet, and the pintsized batman with an attitude as they fight off some new foreign. The followup to the massively popular and irreverent animation will arrive in 2018. Lego computeranimated adventure comedy media franchise based on lego construction toys. The studio, as of right now, is developing three more lego film installments. Unfortunately, none of these words could be used to describe the lego movie 2. Dec 05, 2018 director chris mckay took to twitter to reveal that hes working on getting a sequel to the lego batman movie made in the future. Lego movie sequel lands trolls director mike mitchell. Like the upcoming emoji movie, the lego movie had all the makings for a desperate hollywood flop.
The lego movie 2, officially titled the lego movie sequel, is getting ready to get off the ground as well and has just found a new director in the form of trolls helmer mike mitchell. Director rob schrab will make his feature film debut with the lego movie sequel, warner bros. A third spinoff film as well as a sequel to the lego batman movie are in. The franchise started in 2014 with the lego movie directed and written by phil lord and christopher miller. According to reports, the change to mitchell was based on creative differences between warner bros. Deadline reports that chris mckay, whos directed a ton of episodes. The second part is the sequel to the lego movie that was released on february. Phil lord and chris miller wrote and directed the lego movie to massive hit status, and created a legitimately good movie at the same time. The lego movie filmmaker chris mckay promises more strong. Feb 03, 2017 the lego movie proved itself not only as one of 2014s best animated movies, but also one of the biggest movies that year in general.
The writers have implied that the sequel will take place four years after the events of the lego movie. The lego movie 2 was originally set for a may 2018 release, but it was recently delayed to february 8, 2019. Trolls director mike mitchell has been tapped to construct the lego movie sequel for warner bros. Youll never look at natural born killers the same way. The lego movie sequel will be the third lego related movie from warner bros. Mike mitchell, who is no stranger to bigbudget animated films having. Trolls director mike mitchell takes over lego movie sequel.
Mike mitchell trolls signs on to direct the lego movie s sequel, drawing from a revised script by raphael bobwaksberg bojack horseman. Last year, the original script by phil lord and chris miller was rewritten by raphael bobwaksberg and also the release date was pushed back for a second time to 2019. Chris pratt, elizabeth banks give movies lego makeovers. On february 24, 2015, the sequel was retitled the lego movie sequel and. Lego batman, based around the title character as voiced by will arnett in the lego movie, for 2017. Lego movie animation codirector chris mckay will helm the sequel, but the original films directors phil lord and chris miller are still very involved. Lego movie sequel director teases possible doctor who. The director of dreamworks animations hit trolls has been hired to helm the lego movie sequel for warner bros. Directed by mike mitchell, it is a sequel to the lego movie 2014, the fourth film in the franchise following the releases of 2017s the lego batman movie and the lego ninjago movie. The lego movie already had a sequel greenlit before the first one even came out, and the second film has now found a director. It was creative, unique, and surprisingly heartfelt. The lego movie 2 lands trolls director screen rant.
Mitchell also directed the animated film the lego movie 2. The second part is the sequel to the lego movie that was released on february 8th, 2019. Lego movie 2 directors mike mitchell and trisha gum discuss easter eggs and cameos and what made this film the most difficult story of their careers. The lego movie sequel changes directors the brick fan. Lego movie 2 directors on easter eggs and cameos collider. On february 3, 2014, jared stern was hired to write a sequel, along with michelle morgan. Feb 25, 2015 the lego movie sequel will be the third lego related movie from warner bros. The second part pick famous movie moments theyd love to remake with legos. Director responsibilities on lego movie sequel will instead be handled by rob schrab, a longtime tv comedy director whos previously called the shots on episodes of such television series varying from the sarah silverman program and the mindy project to community. Brickowski in 2014s the lego movie, pratt was still part of the cast of parks. Original lego movie directors phil lord and chris miller wrote the first draft of the sequel, which bojack horsemans raphael bobwaksberg later rewrote. While warner bros wisely ordered a sequel, theyre taking a. No one in their right mind was asking for a movie based on the lego toys, and studios had a bad habit of trying to milk every.
He replaces rob schrab who announced as the previous director around this time two years ago. We knew a sequel was in the works, but the lego batman. Lego movie sequel enlists trolls director mike mitchell exclusive. On march 12, 2014, deadline reported that coeditor chris mckay will direct the sequel with lord. Everything is awesome for rob schrab, the tv director who has just signed on direct the sequel to the lego movie for warner bros. In october 2015, rosario dawson was cast to voice barbara gordon, the daughter. Feb 25, 2015 the lego movie sequel gets director and title. According to the hollywood reporter, trolls director mike mitchell is now onboard to helm the sequel to the lego movie. The first films directors, philip lord and christopher miller, stay on as writers and producers. Rob schrab was previously named director, but sources say a parting of ways occurred due to creative differences.
The lego movie 2, the second part has released its earworm of a theme song for the sequel out feb. The lego movie 2 loses its director, but immediately finds a. Everything is awesome for rob schrab, the tv director who has just signed on direct the sequel to the lego movie for warner bros dan lin and roy lee are returning as producers and are joined by. While it isnt quite as much fun as its predecessor, the lego movie 2.
Feb 03, 2017 according to the hollywood reporter, trolls director mike mitchell is now onboard to helm the sequel to the lego movie. The lego movie 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The lego movie sequel to be directed by community alum. Even before the lego movie was released, warner bros. The film since underwent many changes, such as rewrites, directors, and. Lego movie sequel switches directors, plus first ninjago still. The director of dreamworks animations hit trolls has been hired to direct the lego movie sequel for warner bros. The lego movie 2 skewers modern pop cultureand chris pratts career. Chris mckay, who worked as animation co director on the lego movie, was originally reported to make his feature directorial debut. Trolls director mike mitchell has been signed by warner bros. Animation to direct the sequel to the lego movie, thewrap has learned.
Hes replaced rob schrab on the project, which is set for a feb. The lego movie animation codirector chris mckay to helm. The second part, was released on february 8, 2019 with chris pratt, elizabeth banks and will arnett reprising their roles of emmet, wyldstyle and batman respectively and tiffany haddish joining the cast. Mike mitchell trolls signs on to direct the lego movies sequel, drawing from a revised script by raphael bobwaksberg bojack horseman. All the lego references, easter eggs, and celebrity cameos revealed. Mitchell replaces fellow animation comedy filmmaker rob schrab, who left. The lego movie 2 hires director mike mitchell collider. Feb 27, 2015 the lego movie sequel is under development, and it has writers, producers and a director, warner bros. The lego movie sequel has found a new director in mike. Lego movie sequel enlists trolls director mike mitchell exclusive mike mitchell cant stop the feeling that everything will be awesome.
The lego movie 2 is an entertaining and worthy sequel the atlantic. The lego movie sequel director is now trolls director mike. Lego movie sequel finds director in mike mitchell of. Colorful sequel clicks into new worlds of imagination the second part sees the invasion of duplo toys and even more great tunes that will get stuck in. The director of dreamworks animations hit trolls has. The second part 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Variety reports mike mitchell, fresh off being at the helm of trolls, is the lego movie sequel director now that rob schrab has left the project due to unspecified creative differences. Ninjago, based on the ninjathemed lego toy line, for release in 2016. The second part, but fans are eager to know if this version of the caped crusader will receive a sequel to his 2017 solo film.
The lego movie 2 loses its director, but immediately finds. However, fans wont have to wait until 2019 for their next dose of big screen lego action. Mitchell is the third director that has been attached to this project. Will arnett is set to reprise his role as batman in the lego movie 2. A ninjathemed spinoff, ninjago, is set for release in 2016 and a lego batman film is due in 2017. The lego movie sequel is pencilled in for a 2018 release, with the ninjago and batman films. The lego movie is getting a sequel, and lego batman will get. The lego movie sequel is under development, and it has writers, producers and a director, warner bros. Mike mitchell thought the first lego movie was too good for a second instalment. I was pleading for this sequel to live up to its predecessordespite disliking the. Lego movie sequel director teases possible doctor who appearance.
Rob schrab, known for his work on the sarah silverman program, community, and the mindy project, will make his featurefilm directorial debut with the lego movie sequel, the guardian reports. Director rob schrab, who on the tv side has helmed community, parks and recreation and the mindy project, will make his feature directorial debut on warner bros the lego movie sequel. Rob schrab, a directing veteran of community, the mindy project, childrens hospital, and. The swap in directors for the lego movie sequel is the latest change for the movie. The lego movie announces plans for sequel and new director. Lego movie sequel connects with community director rob. They managed to take an obvious cash grab movie property and turn it into something amazing. The lego movie sequel now has a director, and the choice seems like a solid fit for the sense of humor that was established in last years wonderfully goofy and just plain wonderful animated.
Mike mitchell cant stop the feeling that everything will be awesome. Mike mitchell, director of dreamworks animations hit movie trolls, has just been signed by warner bros. The lego movie is a danishamerican media franchise based on lego construction toys. Back in early 2014 directors phil lord and chris miller did the impossible. But while the lego movie sequel was originally set to premiere in 2018, it has now been pushed back to an unspecified date in 2019. The lego movie sequel this article is more than 5 years old. The lego movie sequel release date, cast, plot, director and. Rideback lego movie sequel enlists trolls director mike. Mitchell will take over rob schrab, who left the project due to creative differences with. The lego movie sequel now has a title, and itsthe lego movie sequel.
The lego movie sequel this article is more than 5 years old the followup to the massively popular and irreverent animation will arrive in 2018. Feb 03, 2017 on friday it was announced that trolls director mike mitchell will helm the sequel to the lego movie. The lego movie sequel now in the hands of trolls director mike mitchell posted on friday, february 3rd, 2017 by ethan anderton even though the lego movie hit theaters back in 2014, the. Male gigolo, surviving christmas, sky high, shrek forever after, alvin and the chipmunks. The duo explain how the interconnected lego movie universe works and tease the lego movie 2 and mckays liveaction dceu nightwing movie. While we all eagerly await the lego batman movie, warner bros. The lego movie star elizabeth banks with her character wyldstyle, pictured at the films premiere, will see more female costars in the confirmed followup, the lego movie sequel.
Lego movie sequel enlists trolls director mike mitchell. The lego movie sequel director, rob schrab hints that wb is in talks with the bbc for an appearance from the doctor in the animated sequel. The muchanticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office. The film quickly expanded into a franchise which ties to the lego brand, with two spinoff films, the lego batman movie and the lego ninjago movie, both with 2017. Now the lego movie sequel thats the legit title, based on a new press release has a new director. The lego batman movie director reveals sequel is in the.
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