Universal Pictures Picks Up Rights to DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel

By: Jun. 19, 2013
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According to EW.com Universal Pictures has come to the rescue for the planned sequel to the 1994 comedy DUMB AND DUMBER. The studio has acquired the North American distribution rights for "Dumb and Dumber To," which will once again star Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.

Peter and Bobby Farrelly will return to helm the sequel as well as rewrite the original script written by Sean Anders and John Morris.

Warner Bros was originally behind the project, but dropped the film last week. According to the report, the sequel will find the two friends on a road trip.

The original buddy comedy was a box office hit, grossing $127,175,374 in the United States, and $247,275,374 worldwide, and topping the holiday season film gross. While initial reception towards the film was mixed, Dumb and Dumber has since obtained a cult following and has spawned a TV animated series, and a 2003 prequel.


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