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The Hangover And Due Date Director Todd Phillips Lines Up Four New Movies

Published Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:28:17 -0600

Last updated Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:28:34 -0600

Today's lesson is that being funny pays: Todd Phillips' first-look deal with Warner Bros has been extended following the success of The Hangover Part II. It was a smash, bringing in $86 million during its opening weekend, and currently holds a gross of approximately $581 million worldwide.

Phillips' production company Green Hat Films first joined forces with Warner Bros in 2009 and their partnership has now been extended through 2013. A press release from Warner Bros has outlined the four films on Green Hat's development slate, any one of which could be Phillips' next engagement – though unfortunately, a full length version of the Ferris Bueller's Day Off mini-remake that he directed is not one of them.

The four projects in development are:

Mule, based on Tony D'Souza's novel about a young couple who get involved in drug trafficking during the recession.

Arms And The Dudes, based on a Rolling Stone article by Guy Lawson. Two stoners from Miami Beach become big-time arms dealers and draw in the attention of the Pentagon.

The Island with an as-yet secret story by Travis Fickett and Terry Matalas, and a screenplay by Due Date's Adam Sztykiel.

Million Dollar Strong based on the FunnyOrDie hit What's It Gonna Be by Mike O'Connell and Ken Jeong. Mike O'Connell is co-writing the screenplay with Peter Kline

Quite a few films based on other works, and it's interesting that Phillips is not yet confirmed to direct any of them. We'll probably have to wait until Hangover 3 is be sure what his follow-up will be.

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