Steve Carell is "Evan Almighty!" [Archive]

BrickTamland

08-26-2005, 01:43 PM

The 40-Year-Old Virgin's Steve Carell is making a deal to star for Universal Pictures in Evan Almighty, says Variety.

Conceived for Jim Carrey (http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=10974#) until he declined to reprise his role in Bruce Almighty (http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=10974#), the sequel will take the news anchor character Carell played in that film (http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=10974#) and put him on an Almighty-inspired quest to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Tom Shadyac will return as director (http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=10974#), and Morgan Freeman is negotiating to encore as God. Steve Oedekerk wrote the script and plans are for the film to begin production early next year.

Carrey isn't expected to reprise his role from the original, nor will Jennifer Aniston.

Sony Pictures may distribute the film internationally. Universal has also warmed to the idea of making a line of future "Almighty" pictures, each of which would include Freeman as God

Bird Boy

08-26-2005, 01:55 PM

Batmex

08-26-2005, 01:55 PM

So, Jim Carey refused to be God again?

What is he thinking!!!!????:D

BrickTamland

08-26-2005, 02:10 PM

Oh dear. I love Steve Carrel a load, but...I dunno. That sounds like it's taking that movie a bit far, essentially because it sounds like they're making a spin-off of a minor character in the movie.

But we'll see...

-BB

I would much rather have a Brick Tamland movie spinoff, now that would be a classic. But I think Carell knows what he's doing, I doubt we have another Dumb & Dumberer or Son of the Mask on our hands...this is Steve we're talking about

ManicWebb

08-26-2005, 02:11 PM

InfinityBlade

08-26-2005, 02:17 PM

....what's with these Jim Carrey sequal films WITHOUT Jim Carrey? Yeesh. x_x; At least it seems we'll have Morgan Freeman.

BrickTamland

08-26-2005, 02:24 PM

....what's with these Jim Carrey sequal films WITHOUT Jim Carrey? Yeesh. x_x; At least it seems we'll have Morgan Freeman.

From what I heard though was...it was between Steve Carell or Jamie Kennedy....Thank God, they chose Carell

EinBebop

08-26-2005, 02:31 PM

Thank God, they chose CarellNo... thank Evan.

Silly McGooses

08-26-2005, 02:43 PM

It's an odd coincidence that Odekerk is writing a Jim Carrey sequel again...though Jim isn't in this.

To you, Mr. Carrell, I say SHAAAAAAAAAAME! After the 40-year-old Virgin took off, I'd think you'd want to continue with your rising stardom by doing something fresh and new rather than something that will immediately kill off your career.

I love him in The Office, but I won't see this movie.
I'm sick of cheap, made-for-money sequels with no relation to the original films. They also invariably flop. There's never been a sucessful one EVER.

Also, this movie seems to be continuing the tradition of unsucessful sequels which take the innocuous and well-meaning themes of the original and make them crude and offensive. The original Bruce Almighty worked because it respected the material. Based on the initial synopsis, this just sounds stupid and offensive.

Peter Paltridge

08-26-2005, 02:46 PM

Bruce Almighty has such a warm, fuzzy, and resolved ending that this movie feels unnecessary on so many levels. Most people don't even remember him from the first movie.

I just hope this doesn't interfere with Carell's filming of Get Smart.At least neither Bruce nor his wife will appear in the sequel--that was resolved very nicely and I'd kill 'em for adding a new problem to their lives.

If Carell did anything funny in BA, I don't remember it. The "ark" idea is extremely half-baked and doesn't fit in with Freeman's gentle God portrayal at all. No one will see this film, Carell or not.

Stuckey

08-26-2005, 03:03 PM

dc_gothamite

08-26-2005, 03:07 PM

i'm fine with it... Carrell's character was pretty much Carrey's rival in the first...

Carrell had one hilarious scene in which
Jim Carrey's character messes with Carrell during a live news coverage by changing the text in the teleprompter and changing both Carrell's voice tone and speech in general

At least the sequel involves an actual character from the first movie, regardless of how minor or major he was.

Carrey's character learned about humility... maybe Carrell's can do the same, who knows... he was last seen just accepting Carrey's job after he declined it.

HomeMoviesFan

08-26-2005, 03:46 PM

What are they THINKING?!!!

Does Hollywood just smoke pot all day when they come up with these ideas?!!

And how does a smart man like Steve Carrell sign up for this, is he desperate for money, because with the 40-Year Old Virgin on his resume now, I wouldn't think so!...

The Dork Knight

08-26-2005, 04:05 PM

This actually sounds like a really good movie. I really enjoyed Carell's character in Bruce Almighty quite a bit.

Hopefully Carrell will do a movie based on one of his other characters like The Waiter Who Gets Sick Mentioning Food or The German Who Says Nice Things. ;)

BrickTamland

08-26-2005, 04:47 PM

"Weatherman: The Brick Tamland Story", now that would be a hilarious movie, I'd rather have that than a movie based on his Bruce Almighty character, you guys do know this film will be a big hit though, regardless, by the time it's released Carell will be an A-list comedy actor, he's got "Get Smart", "High T" & an indie drama on his belt next year, plus this

Silly McGooses

08-26-2005, 05:59 PM

Don't forget that he also is regularly filming an under-rated, struggling network sitcom...

I hope it doesn't get cancelled because Steve's too busy, it's one of the only shows I watch anymore.

BrickTamland

08-26-2005, 06:15 PM

Don't forget that he also is regularly filming an under-rated, struggling network sitcom...

I hope it doesn't get cancelled because Steve's too busy, it's one of the only shows I watch anymore.

It's likely after "The 40 Year Old Virgin"'s box office success, that "The Office" ratings will be much better. Think of how many people would watch "The Oblongs" if Will Ferrell was in it right now

Hades

08-26-2005, 06:46 PM

Good god. Bruce Almighty was funny, but Steve Carell is just over rated and I do not find him funny. Not to mention there was probably a good reason why Jim turned down a sequel. Maybe something along the lines of NO SEQUEL SHOULD HAVE EVEN BEEN CONCEIVED!! Why am I picturing Son of the Mask now?

EinBebop

08-26-2005, 08:04 PM

Not to mention there was probably a good reason why Jim turned down a sequel. Maybe something along the lines of NO SEQUEL SHOULD HAVE EVEN BEEN CONCEIVED!! Why am I picturing Son of the Mask now?Jim turns down all sequels. I think it's a good principle, but just because the sequels don't turn out great doesn't mean they couldn't have been. You brought up Son of Mask.. now, let's say Carrey signed up for a Mask sequel. It would've been a completely different story, obviously, that would've doubtlessly benefitted from a better director, not to mention Jim Carrey's input and presence.

Carell's hot right now. He didn't need to sign up for this sequel; in fact, it's probably a risky choice. So I have to think he probably saw some potential in the script and the expansion of his character.

Chris Wood

08-26-2005, 09:46 PM

Bruce Almighty wasn't very funny to start with. A sequel certainly isn't necessary, unless they completely reimagine the concept.

SirLemming

08-26-2005, 09:59 PM

Even the title isn't nearly as good. "Bruce Almighty" sounds funny. "Evan Almighty" sounds awkward and destined for failure.

There's no need to make a second movie here. Bruce Almighty was a real "concept" movie. A movie about what would happen if some average guy took over God's job. You might as well make The Boy Who Cried Wolf 2.

...or The Little Mermaid 2.

Paul_Cousins

08-26-2005, 11:18 PM

So, Jim Carey refused to be God again?

What is he thinking!!!!????:DAt least we now know Mr. Carrey does not have a god complex. :)

The Penguin

08-27-2005, 12:47 AM

:shrug: I don't know about this one. I don't think the Evan Baxter character is developed enough to support a movie. I just don't know.

EinBebop

08-27-2005, 02:26 AM

:shrug: I don't know about this one. I don't think the Evan Baxter character is developed enough to support a movie. I just don't know.He doesn't need to be. Carrell's rising star power will support the sequel, and his character was memorable enough to make this seem like a legitimate follow-up.

Or are you trying to say that you question whether his character has the development potential to support a second movie? That point I could see, in that his character could concievably be too similar to Jim Carrey's character...

IF Evan is still an anchor. Perhaps, humbled, he realized that he wasn't cut out for the dog-eat-dog world of journalism, and didn't take his job back when Bruce quit.

Or maybe he is still an anchor, rising faster then ever after a minor setback. Bruce thought his dream life was beyond him, that he was being held down by God. So God gave him everything he wanted so that he could see what was really important. Evan could be the flipside of that, who has everything he wants, but happiness still eludes him.

Just tossing out thoughts. As long as none of Carrell's other upcoming movies turn out to be bombs, I'll continue to have faith that he's picked the right role this time, too. :)

Nin-Nin69

08-27-2005, 02:49 AM

Why not make a sequel to Anchorman instead? Everyone from the cast can get into costume and character under 25 minutes. So it shouldn't be that hard to film.

BrickTamland

08-27-2005, 04:00 AM

Why not make a sequel to Anchorman instead? Everyone from the cast can get into costume and character under 25 minutes. So it shouldn't be that hard to film.

Exactaly! And Brick Tamland is a much more popular character than Evan, plus a Brick movie may even outgross the original Anchorman

The Penguin

08-27-2005, 07:53 AM

Why not make a sequel to Anchorman instead? Everyone from the cast can get into costume and character under 25 minutes. So it shouldn't be that hard to film.Because they are two different production companies that don't even have the 2003 Peter Pan movie in common. It's not one or the other here folks.

Drachentöter

08-27-2005, 12:00 PM

I'd be willing to check out Evan Almighty for novelty's sake (spinoffs are generally more interesting to me than sequels), but I don't have high hopes for it. And a series of "Almighty" movies is ridiculous, there's only so much "normal" guys can do before people start realizing that something supernatural is going on.

Steve Carrel is the new Will Ferrel.

Strollymonster

08-27-2005, 12:00 PM

I'll still see it for the sake of Carell, but I do admit the entire nature of the project is worrisome.

Bearpod91

08-27-2005, 02:29 PM

I...just dont get it. This is one of the craziest ideas anyone can think of...I still dont understand how this movie can be made. I..............am confused.

So if your a good actor and you had a small funny role a few years back means that you can change a small role into the main character? :confused: :confused: :confused: What a society....

BrickTamland

08-27-2005, 04:21 PM

Guys, don't call this movie out so early. This is Steve Carell, I doubt he'd sign onto the flick if it was a pile of dog crap. If anything, this will allow Steve to develop the Evan character into his own.

EinBebop

08-27-2005, 05:47 PM

Nah, I think these guys are all just sequel-phobic. They won't believe it can be good til they see it.

Drachentöter

08-28-2005, 09:04 AM

It's not a matter of being "sequel-phobic." It's a matter of distrusting the people involved and the machinations of Hollywood. Some movies deserve sequels. I just saw the tail end of Anchorman yesterday and, despite my dislike of Ferrel, I agree they could easily make a good sequel to such an "epic" comedy.

Bruce Almighty was a small, feel-good comedy which had a lot of heart, but also a lot of cliche Hollywood "comedy" moments. There's not much room for expansion and I sincerely believe the only reason the studio is greenlighting this is because Carrel has become so popular recently. No movie should be conceived as a vessel for a single actor.

SirLemming

08-28-2005, 05:02 PM

Nah, I think these guys are all just sequel-phobic. They won't believe it can be good til they see it. I like to think I'm not sequel-phobic... This just doesn't sound like a good idea for a sequel (or spin-off, more appropriately). As I was saying before, Bruce Almighty was more about the concept than the actual plot or adventure. Certainly it did have successful plot and adventure elements, but the major driving force of the movie was the interesting stuff that emerged from the basic concept. And it was a very open-and-shut concept. It wasn't like Spider-Man, which created a character whom we could assume would have many more adventures (not to mention the various plot threads that remained open for exploration). It would be stupid to make Bruce play God a second time. So they aren't -- but no other potential sequels seem like a good idea either.

David Lucas

08-29-2005, 12:36 AM

I just hope this doesn't interfere with Carell's filming of Get Smart.
WHAT?!?!?!
Get Smart?!?! The MOVIE?! With STEVE F-IN CARELL!?!?!?!

Why haven't I heard about this!?!?! Do you all have any idea in what high regards I give Get Smart, it's up on the same pedestal of Full Metal Alch. I cannot believe they're making a movie, and as soon as I read that it was gonna be Carell, it just made sense.

He's such a good part for it, he almost kind of looks like Don Adams. But the facial expressions and the line delivery. They're both so ******* similar, and after seeing 40 Year Old Virgin (One of the greatest movies ever freakin' made) can someone PLEASE give me more details on the Get Smart movie?

Screw Bruce Almighty 2.