The Hangover: Part II smashed all sorts of records this weekend, snatching a hefty $200m at the worldwide box office.
Which means one word is currently echoing around the corridors at Warner Bros – “threequel!”
A third instalment in the Hangover series was talked about just before Hangover II hit, when director Todd Phillips confirmed he had an idea for a trilogy capper.
Now, Hangover II scribe Craig Mazin is being courted by WB to pen a third (and possibly final) instalment in the boozy franchise.
No word on the plot yet, though with Phillips clearly up for a third round of carnage, the only thing potentially standing in the way of a third Hangover could be the film’s stars.
Zach Galifianakis was constantly, vocally negative about Hangover II during filming, which means he could be nervous about a third, typecasting trip with the boys.
Considering the amount of money Hangover II’s made, though, Galifianakis, Brad Cooper and Ed Helms can basically ask for any sum they want...
Source: THR
Three for me! Or two was too many? Do you want a third Hangover? Chuck us a comment below...
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cognitivedefeat
Jun 1st 2011, 11:21
Judging by how unfunny and utterly pointless the sequel was, I have no interest in seeing a third installment. I haven't felt so let down by a movie in a long time. I suppose I should have gone into this movie with lower expectations. After all it is a sequel.
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ASmileSoDevious
Jun 1st 2011, 11:30
How can a situation like this happen a second time nevermind a third. Hollywood is definately milking this franchise that pretty much tarnishes the first movie.
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stonedjohn
Jun 1st 2011, 12:13
I wasn't overly disappointed with the sequel, in so much as it delivered to my expectations - clearly not too high. Me and my mates have already discussed the chance of a third and decided the only chance of a third working is if its Alan's (Zach Galifianakis) wedding! That said none of us were keen!
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writerdave87
Jun 1st 2011, 12:45
Why does it have to be after a stag night though? They could have mixed it up for the second film, but they didn't... could be any number of reasons to party. I have no problem with Zach Galiafanakis returning, I don't like the character at all. Get rid of him, get someone else, stop making it a carbon copy of the first two and there might be a chance.
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rpoys
Jun 1st 2011, 12:53
Watched it last night and was fairly satisfied. Funny and plenty of laugh out loud moments although a carbon copy of the first... Not sure about a third film but they need to come up with an alternative story line...
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writerdave87
Jun 1st 2011, 13:00
That should have been 'I have no problem with Zach Galiafakis NOT returning', sorry.
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Benmorse
Jun 1st 2011, 13:13
The sequel has generated a lot of ill-will with the audience, who may be much more tentative on a third helping. If the script moves away from the "hangover" concept, and just uses the name for branding, and expands to a new story, I'd love that. Bet they can't be bothered though. I also bet the third film plan was around Galifinakis' character getting married, too.
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Hadouken76
Jun 1st 2011, 16:03
when has Galiinkakas ever played a character? He's the same bearded numpty in everything! This is the male equivalent of Knightley phoned-in syndrome
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writerdave87
Jun 1st 2011, 16:53
To be fair to ZG though, he's been vocal all the way through Hangover 2 from inception that he doesn't think they should go to the well too often- according to him he WANTS to do other things, people just haven't been giving them to him. They had to drag him kicking and screaming into Hangover 2.
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Ali1748
Jun 1st 2011, 21:39
Knew this would happen as soon as I read the box office returns for the opening weekend.
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writerdave87
Jun 1st 2011, 23:28
Also read an interview with ZG earlier that he actually wanted to singe off the beard as part of the hangover joke, but they wouldn't let him...
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cmoney1951
Jun 2nd 2011, 3:07
The sequel was basically the same exact thing as the first one, except it was darker, and a bit more messed up than the first. Zach Galifianakis' character seemed crueler and not as carefree and happy go lucky as in the first hangover. A third would be too much.
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writerdave87
Jun 3rd 2011, 22:24
I do think the Alan character is getting stupid now, you would just leave him to get murdered somewhere lol.
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