Universal Wants To Get Nutty Again By George 'El Guapo' Roush on November 18, 2008 From the trades: The studio and production company are in the early stages of developing a new "Nutty Professor" movie, in what would be the third installment of the remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis vehicle. An open call is out to writers for their take on a potential third entry. Although it has been eight years since the last "Nutty" came out, executives are interested in a new version that would follow "The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps." Like "The Nutty Professor," "Klumps" focused on Sherman Klump, a portly, gentle scientist (Eddie Murphy) who turns obnoxious after trying one of his own cures. In the second film, which expanded to include more of Klump's family members (many also played by Murphy), it was eternal youth that Klump sought. The sequel to 1996's "The Nutty Professor," "Klumps" had a less corpulent boxoffice gross than its predecessor, earning $162 million worldwide vs. the $270 million of the first installment. Still, the franchise has proved profitable, and a third installment could prove attractive for Universal, which like other studios has been relying increasingly on established brands. Murphy is not attached to a new "Nutty"; his involvement would be contingent on the writer, director and other elements. Murphy's comic versatility was seen as key to the success of the two "Nutty" movies, and it seems unlikely that a third installment could go forward without him. Source: The Trades Comments Nooooooooo Commented By: F. Jackie Abraham on 2008-11-18 15:34:05 The world needs another Nutty Professor film as much as it needs another Steven Seagal movie. Please stop this shit now! No more!!! Maybe cast Seagal as the Nutty Professor since he's already a fat bastard and doesn't need a fat suit. Save some production money! no murphy? Commented By: !_! on 2008-11-18 17:00:33 whats wrong with seagal films? i dont see nothing wrong with his film. as the action film goer iam i watch anything with excitement. i could go for anouther nutty professor movie. but him not being involed? hes what made the film so freaking funny. Nothing wrong with Nutty Professor 3 on 2008-11-18 17:21:38 Really, what is so bad about getting a 3rd installment? The first 2 were enjoyable, and Sherman Klump is probably Eddie's most likable character to date. WTF? Commented By: 420BAND on 2008-11-18 17:38:16 NO EDDIE? NOT A HUGE FAN BUT IT WAS SOMEWHAT FUNNY! GOT'S 2 HAVE EDDIE MANG! Seagal = Feces Commented By: Tipo Loco on 2008-11-18 19:06:02 Seagal films suck a big pole. The guy is a bloated hack! Fuck Seagal and his douchy movies!