Roger Zemeckis Explains Why Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 ‘Isn’t Ever Going To See The Light Of Day,’ And His Reasons (Sadly) Make A Lot Of Sense

Roger Zemeckis Explains Why Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 ‘Isn’t Ever Going To See The Light Of Day,’ And His Reasons (Sadly) Make A Lot Of Sense

As a child of the 80s and 90s, I can confidently say that “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” holds a special place in my heart. The movie was a perfect blend of live-action and animation, and the witty dialogue and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts made it a timeless classic. However, the news about the lack of a sequel has left me feeling like a marshmallow stuck on a toothpick – sweet initially but ultimately disappointing.


Today, some people might find that “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was not entirely suitable for children when first released, but there’s no denying it has become a timeless classic. The film, featuring witty dialogues that still resonate and boasting fascinating production trivia, has maintained its critical acclaim since its debut in 1988. Regrettably, a sequel never materialized, and despite my reluctance to say so, the explanations director Robert Zemeckis gave for why “Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2” will never occur seem valid.

Disney’s Current Leadership Allegedly Isn’t Interested In Roger Rabbit

Robert Zemeckis dropped by ‘Happy Sad Confused’ for a chat with host Josh Horowitz, and during their discussion, his 2024 movie release was the main topic. Towards the end of their conversation, ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ was mentioned. Horowitz recalled that years ago, Zemeckis had shared that Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, who wrote the 1988 film, had also written a sequel that excited Zemeckis greatly. This sparked Zemeckis to confirm:

Indeed, there’s an excellent screenplay sitting at Disney, but here’s something you should understand: The current Disney would not produce a Roger Rabbit movie like before. Consequently, they can’t create a film featuring Jessica. Therefore, the script for a Seaman and Price sequel will likely never be produced, despite its quality. Just consider how they treated Jessica at the theme park, dressing her in a trench coat.

It’s clear that one challenge in creating “Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2” is the complexities involved in negotiating with other companies to use their cartoon characters, unlike in the 80s. However, Robert Zemeckis seems confident that this might not be an issue. Apparently, Disney executives are uninterested in revisiting this property, according to Zemeckis, because of Jessica Rabbit’s revealing outfit. In his recent statements, Zemeckis has mentioned that Jessica Rabbit has been depicted differently in the artwork for Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin rides at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland since 2021, wearing a trench coat and fedora instead of her original attire.

The Who Framed Roger Rabbit Sequel Needed To Include Bob Hoskins

Since Disney often steers clear of sexually explicit content in their kid-friendly films, it’s not unexpected that Robert Zemeckis explained things this way, although I don’t agree with it. However, setting aside corporate decisions, without Bob Hoskins who played Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit and passed away in 2014, the script for Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 would be challenging to bring to life on the big screen, as the director stated.

In the subsequent storyline, it was depicted that Eddie had passed away. However, his spirit made occasional appearances. Unfortunately, such a narrative scenario might not be feasible nowadays.

One way to rephrase the given text in a natural and easy-to-read manner could be: “It would have been something special if Bob Hoskins, who played Eddie Valiant, could have appeared as a ghost in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2’, even if Disney were willing to overlook Jessica Rabbit’s character and negotiate with other companies. However, recasting Eddie without the original actor just doesn’t seem right. If they were to create an entirely new version of the sequel featuring all-new human characters, that would be a different story. Regardless, it seems there are simply too many hurdles to overcome for another movie in this series to become a reality.

Instead, you’ll need to settle for streaming “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” through your Disney+ membership and experience Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin if you happen to visit Disneyland. If not, feel free to browse the list of upcoming Disney films to find something that tickles your fancy.

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2024-11-01 04:37