The upcoming horror-comedy The Happytime Murders will feature a reunion between Bridesmaids stars, as Deadline announced that Maya Rudolph has joined previously announced Melissa McCarthy in the cast.
The story takes place in a world where humans and puppets live together, when a series of grisly murders take place in the Los Angeles underbelly, with the victims being the former puppet stars of “The Happytime Gang.” A human detective and puppet detective must put aside their differences to get to the bottom of the bizarre crimes.
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Director Brian Henson has been developing The Happytime Murders since 2012, with the project now coming closer to fruition.
McCarthy says of the project, “When a really good script combines puppet strippers, Los Angeles’ underbelly and comedy, it’s like my fever dream has finally come true.”
Henson Alternative, the adult-oriented branch of The Jim Henson Company, will help bring the film to life.
McCarthy is well-known for her skills as a comedic performer, using those abilities to help make Ghostbusters such a success. Based on early plot details, the film sounds like it could carry out in the vein of cult classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, while also incorporating more R-rated humor.
Rudolph and McCarthy first shared the screen in 2011’s Bridesmaids, which went on to earn more than $280 million worldwide. While Rudolph had previously earned accolades for her starring in Saturday Night Live, Bridesmaids was a huge breakout role for McCarthy, leading her to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after comedic actresses.
Last year, McCarthy teamed up with Bridesmaids director Paul Feig for Ghostbusters, with The Happytime Murders being a continuation of pursuing non-traditional comedies.
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