TV To Film Updates: ‘24’ And ‘Party Down’ Movies Could Be Underway By Summer
Lately, it feels like any show with any significant following promises a movie on its way out, whether the series in question was a tragically short-lived critical favorite or a hugely popular hit that went on seasons past its prime. Not all of these proposed projects ever actually make it to the big screen, of course, but today we have some minor updates on two very different projects that seem a little more realistic than some others.
Speaking at the Television Critics Association winter press tour this weekend,Kiefer Sutherlandconfirmed what we’ve already heard, that the24film was on track to begin shooting this spring. Meanwhile,Megan Mullallyconfirmed thatParty Downwas still aiming for a late spring or early summer start, just asAdam Scottsaidlast fall. Read more after the jump.
As for casting, Sutherland would not disclose whether the entire cast of the series would be returning, butthanksto producerHoward Gordonwe do know thatMary Lynn Rajskub, at least, will be involved.
Meanwhile, Mullally offered some updates on the status of theParty Downmovie, which was originallyannouncedlast summer. “[Series co-creator]John[Enbom] is writing it right now,” she told press, adding that Enbom had already submitted an outline that was “enthusiastically approved” by investors. Mullally also noted that filming would start in late spring or early summer, with everyone from the main cast reprising their roles with the possible exception of Season 1 starJane Lynch.
According to Mullally, the film will likely pick up where Season 2 left off. But it doesn’t sound like that’ll stop the movie from exploring other sides of the characters. “I think we’re going to see Lydia’s ex-husband — Ed i think is name — who was really racist and a misogynist,” she said of a possible plot point for her character. Mullally recently joined the cast of Fox’sBreaking In, which returns for its second season this spring.
Part of me is still a skeptical about the return ofParty Down. (I’m much more certain of the24movie.) But then again, I was convinced for years thatArrested Developmentwould never come back to life, andnowwe’re set to see new episodes next year. Here’s hoping I’ll be proved wrong aboutParty Downas well.
