'Dumb and Dumber' sequel picked up by Universal, and star Jeff Daniels talks Michigan on 'Letterman'
Yes, USA Today confirmed that although Warner Bros. recently passed on an in-the-works "Dumb and Dumber" sequel - the original film, of course, was a 1994 comedy hit starring Jim Carrey and Chelsea's resident movie star, Jeff Daniels - Universal Studios has acquired the rights to the project.
Daniels even mentioned the sequel on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday night, at the tail end of his interview segment (which was otherwise focused on Michigan—the U.P. and Mackinac Island, specifically—and parenting and youth sports).
Though they didn't discuss it at all, the ostensible reason for Daniels' appearance on "Letterman" was the July 14 second season premiere of Aaron Sorkin's "The Newsroom" on HBO, in which Daniels stars as thorny anchorman Will McAvoy. Here's a trailer for season 2.
Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.
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bearsRbears
Fri, Jun 21, 2013 : 7:42 p.m.
I am an extremely passionate indiviudal when it comes to Michigan and all that it offers. I don't love the way he made it seem like there is nothing to do here and that it's not worth visiting. It's a truly remarkable state and visiting the Great Lakes should be on anyones bucket list.
jeanarrett
Fri, Jun 21, 2013 : 3:32 p.m.
Love Jeff Daniels! Just wish I had HBO to watch The Newsroom--looks like a winner.
Bill Wilson
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 : 8:22 p.m.
This is the type of role you play early in your career, like the actor from "Bill & Ted's excellent adventure" (I won't post his name). Jeff must be hurting for work to agree to this at this point in his career. Too bad... he seems like a truly nice guy.
bearsRbears
Fri, Jun 21, 2013 : 7:41 p.m.
The characters in the first Dumb & Dumber didn't portray significantly young men. I think it's only fitting that a Dumb & Dumber 2 be produced with Jeff Daniels & Jim Carrey at the ages they currently are. It will be wonderful. I can't wait! :)
Ross
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 : 5:51 p.m.
sweet! Get filming already!