After years of friendship without an on-screen collaboration, Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are finally teaming up for a new movie centered on the iconic character Miss Piggy. The announcement comes as Lawrence returns from a break in her acting career, marking the start of a highly anticipated Jennifer Lawrence Emma Stone movie project.
Lawrence revealed the news on November 5 during her appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast. She stated,
“I don’t know if I can announce this but I am just going to; Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie,”
Jennifer Lawrence said, confirming both her and Stone’s involvement behind the scenes. When asked if they would also star in the film, she added,
“I think so. We have to… It’s f*cked up [that we haven’t done a movie together],”
highlighting their eagerness to act together.
Creative Team and Writing Credits
The film’s screenplay is being crafted by Tony Award winner Cole Escola, an exciting addition to the project’s creative lineup. Earlier in July, Escola jokingly mentioned working on a Disney movie starring Miss Piggy during an interview with Amy Poehler, which now takes new meaning with this official announcement.
Lawrence shared the connection with Escola came through their shared interest in theater when she had considered starring in Escola’s Broadway show Oh, Mary!. However, she ultimately decided against committing to the demanding Broadway schedule. Lawrence remarked,
“The only time I wanted to do theater was I wanted to do Oh, Mary!”
and explained why it did not work out, saying,
“They were like, ‘It’s eight shows a week and six weeks of rehearsal.’ I was like, ‘Do you have daycare there?’ It just wouldn’t have worked.”
Upcoming Appearances and Awards Season
Before their collaboration on the Miss Piggy movie, Lawrence and Stone are expected to be prominent figures during the current awards season. Both are frontrunners for Best Leading Actress awards, with Lawrence nominated for her role in Die My Love and Stone recognized for Bugonia. Their partnership recalls their memorable interaction at the 2018 Oscars, where they shared a moment that captivated audiences worldwide.
This long-awaited Jennifer Lawrence Emma Stone movie signals a significant opportunity for both stars to showcase their partnership in a major film, while also continuing to solidify their presence in the awards circuit.
