Vince Vaughn Says There’s a ‘Pretty Good’ Idea for ‘Dodgeball 2’

Vince Vaughn has a “pretty good” idea for a Dodgeball sequel.

A True Underdog Story.” Recently, he provided an update on a potential sequel, but it appears that little progress has been made since the announcement of a follow-up film back in 2023.

He shared with The Hollywood Reporter: “Conversations often revolve around such projects. As for Dodgeball, there’s a solid concept, but nothing is definitively set yet.

He shared that following the release of the latest Netflix movie titled “Nonnas,” his upcoming tasks include a new season of “Bad Monkey” and then another project he’s currently engaged in.

He stated: “I’ll be commencing the second season of Bad Monkey, which is exciting, and afterward, I have another project in mind. However, under the right circumstances… It’s all about whether the story aligns and if the continuation is logical.

Some concepts could be beneficial, yet their ultimate outcome is uncertain as to whether they’d suit everyone. Regardless, I remain open to the possibility. I really enjoy many of those films, so if anything materializes, I’m certainly open to it.

In a different version, we find a team of underdogs aiming to participate in a dodgeball competition held in Las Vegas. Their goal is to safeguard their community center (gym) from being taken over by a large corporation, as the winnings could provide the necessary funds for this purpose.

In simpler terms, Alan Tudyk, known for his role as Steve “The Pirate” Cowan in the initial film, has disclosed that a script for “Dodgeball 2” has already been penned down. However, he expressed doubts, suggesting there might be some obstacle preventing its release.

He shared with ComicBook.com: “Here’s what I’ve seen reported online, along with some rumors I’ve picked up on, more or less.

As a film critic, let me express my take on the movie: “From what I gather, Vince seems to appreciate it. However, as I haven’t had the pleasure of being cast in this production, I can only share my insights from the spectator’s perspective. Here’s the deal: I sustained an injury during filming, straining my shoulder, and at 54 years old, replicating those stunts seems rather challenging. Frankly, I’m unsure about how I’d manage it again.

Vaughn previously insisted everyone involved has no desire to make the film unless it’s “funny.”

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter back in 2022, he shared: “There have been discussions about this concept for ages, and I came up with an entertaining idea that resonated with the studio. So, we’ll see where this project might lead us.

It seems that Ben Stiller might be inclined towards the project. Interestingly enough, I believe we share similar sentiments – if the concept is exciting and high-quality, then it would certainly be enjoyable; however, if it merely resembles a repetition of past efforts without any significant appeal, then there’s little incentive for participation.

If it seems appropriate and amusing to everyone, it could be worth revisiting; otherwise, it’s simply an idea that hasn’t found its footing.

Iconic Characters Who Made Cameos in Other Franchises

Kane (Alien) in Spaceballs

Due to its blend of classic science fiction movies like Star Wars and more, the film Spaceballs features a memorable nod to Alien towards the end. During a meal, the protagonists are shocked as Nostromo crew member Gilbert Kane (John Hurt) suddenly collapses onto the table, only for a baby xenomorph to burst out of him. “Oh no,” he moans, “not again!” Unlike in the original Alien, this xenomorph then puts on a straw hat and gracefully dances off with a ragtime tune, an unusual contrast to its original exit scene.

Non-Disney Toons in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

In the story of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” the setting is a world where humans share their city with beloved cartoon characters. To make this concept more convincing, real-life famous cartoons were strategically included throughout the film. The chairman of Walt Disney Studios at the time, Jeffrey Katzenberg, was convinced that combining animation and live action could revive the struggling studio. He successfully persuaded various competing studios to let their iconic animated characters appear in the movie. These arrangements sometimes came with specific conditions; for instance, Disney’s Donald Duck and Warner Bros.’ Daffy Duck are depicted together in a scene as talented dueling pianists.

T-1000 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) in Wayne’s World

In my personal take, the unique charm of “Wayne’s World” lies in its delightful dash of exaggerated unrealism. At any given moment, a main character could break the fourth wall by addressing the camera or alter the scene to cater to their whims. Whizzing along the freeway en route to meet my rock-goddess crush Cassandra, I found myself pulled over by a motorcycle cop. As I handed over my ID and showed a photo of a young lad I was tracking, the officer unmasked himself as Robert Patrick, the chilling T-1000 assassin robot from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”. Just like the spectators, it took me a moment to process this bizarre turn of events, and before I knew it, I was flooring the gas pedal.

Link (Encino Man) in Son in Law

Following his unexpected revival from ancient ice by a pair of careless teenagers, the eccentric caveman character played by Brendan Fraser in the movie “Encino Man”, known as Linkovich “Link” Chomovsky, had an impressive Hollywood career despite being a peculiar paleontological oddity. Fraser revisited Link in the 1993 comedy “Son in Law,” where he shared the screen with co-star Pauly Shore, portraying the quirky college student Crawl. In this film, Link makes an appearance at a Halloween frat party, attempting to lick a plastic toad from Crawl’s Carmen Miranda costume. Additionally, Link can be seen in Pauly Shore’s subsequent comedy “In the Army Now” as a fellow soldier who believes the barracks chicken tastes similar to frogs.

Ray Stantz (Ghostbusters) in Casper

In the supernatural comedy “Casper”, the trio of ghostly poltergeists, known as Casper and his friends, often summon well-known personalities for their nightly hauntings. They terrify Dr. James Harvey by transforming his face into likenesses of Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Rodney Dangerfield, and the Cryptkeeper. Interestingly, these characters appear in the movie as themselves. However, to truly demonstrate their potent abilities, the film brings in an authentic expert – Dan Aykroyd in a guest role as Ray Stantz from “Ghostbusters”. When confronted by the spectral might of the trio, he flees down the manor’s steps in panic. Addressing heiress Carrigan Crittenden, he asks, “Who you gonna call?” to which she responds, “Someone else.

Ray Nicolette (Jackie Brown) in Out of Sight

Prior to the creation of the Marvel Cinemaverse, there existed the Elmore Leonard Cinemaverse. Following his casting as detective Ray Nicolette in Quentin Tarantino’s film adaptation of Leonard’s novel “Rum Punch,” titled “Jackie Brown,” Michael Keaton was also given a minor role in Steven Soderbergh’s “Out of Sight.” Interestingly, both films feature the character played by Keaton. Miramax owned the rights to Nicolette because “Jackie Brown” began production first. However, Tarantino successfully persuaded the studio not to charge Universal for using Nicolette in a brief scene in “Out of Sight,” where he appears to inform Karen Sisco and her father about the whereabouts of bank robber Jack Foley (with her father taking the opportunity to mock his FBI t-shirt).

Jay and Silent Bob (View Askewniverse) in Scream 3

Given that the Scream series is known for its self-referential humor and parodies, it’s not surprising that some characters from other franchises with similar traits would make an appearance in one of these movies. In Scream 3, during a studio tour past the set of Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, a pair of visitors, resembling Jay and Silent Bob from Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse (complete with trench coat and backwards cap), appear. They seem to confuse Courteney Cox’s character Gale Weathers with real-life news anchor Connie Chung. Perhaps it was the hairstyle?

Frank Martin (The Transporter) in Collateral

In the film “Collateral,” directed by Michael Mann, who might not be your first guess for including a Jason Statham cameo, there indeed is one. As Tom Cruise’s character, Vincent, navigates through the airport crowd, he accidentally collides with a man carrying a briefcase, played by Jason Statham. After exchanging significant glances, they go their separate ways, and Statham’s character disappears from the movie without further mention. Although credited only as Airport Man, many fans speculate that Statham portrayed Frank Martin from the “Transporter” films. This theory has been somewhat validated by Stuart Beattie, the screenwriter of “Collateral,” who has hinted that these movies inhabit the same cinematic universe.

Doc Brown (Back to the Future) in A Million Ways to Die in the West

The unforgettable character of Doc Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd in the Back to the Future trilogy, has made brief appearances in various films and series to infuse a hint of quirky madness. Interestingly, he appears in Seth MacFarlane’s Old West parody, A Million Ways to Die in the West, where MacFarlane’s character, Albert Stark, discovers him secretly fixing his DeLorean within a barn. It’s worth noting that the time period of Back to the Future Part III coincides with that of MacFarlane’s film, making this encounter plausible. Furthermore, the movie isn’t shy about featuring other famous cameos: in the end credits scene, Jamie Foxx makes an appearance as his character from Django Unchained, aiming to halt the townspeople from playing a controversial game at the fair.

Annabelle (Annabelle) in Aquaman

In two completely unrelated realms, the Aquaman character from DC comics and the supernatural mysteries handled by the Warrens share no common ground – except for a shared director. When horror maestro James Wan assumed control over Aquaman, he incorporated a small homage to one of his other series, subtly integrating the menacing doll Annabelle into the movie. During the early scenes of the film where Aquaman and Mera embark on her ship, Annabelle, originating from the Conjuring universe, can be spotted resting on the ocean floor. In a similar fashion, Annabelle makes an appearance in the DC superhero film Shazam 2, which was directed by David F. Sandberg, who also helmed Annabelle: Creation. This cinematic universe is indeed interconnected!

2025-05-29 16:29