Cera hopes the movie will happen 'soon' and has ideas for his character George-Michael's arc.By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Michael Cera
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The news surrounding the alleged "Arrested Development" movie continues to be as back-and-forth as a Wimbledon tennis match. Despite a fanbase almost more obsessive than those at last week's Comic-Con, the movie has had its ups and downs, with the latest news announced by way of creator Mitch Hurwitz, who confirmed recently that work on the movie's script had begun.
Now, straight from the mouth of George-Michael himself, Michael Cera, who graced MTV News with his presence during our Comic-Con live stream last week, we have further confirmation that the film will indeed happen. And Cera also told us about his hopes and dreams for his character's quirky arc.
"I hope it will happen soon," he said. "I think it's going to ... soon, hopefully." But like every other cast member who has been approached about the subject, Cera didn't have much more to say about the planned production. "I know so little about it," he admitted.
Cera did briefly indulge our suggestion that he and cast members Jeffrey Tambor and Jason Bateman should just shoot the film while they're all in San Diego for the convention — he laughed and said that idea "would be great" — but referenced his character's continued awkwardness as a starting point upon which Hurwitz should focus some character evolution.
"I want to pitch Mitch Hurwitz this thing where, if we do do the movie, my character over the years has turned into kind of a creepy guy. I'm still in love with my cousin and leaving flowers on her door, and all the members of the family are like, 'What is going on? It's been years now. ...' "
Cera appears to have grown tired of playing that side of George-Michael, which leaves the field open for suggestions on what trouble he may or may not find himself in once/if the movie officially begins production.
Do you think the "Arrested Development" movie will ever happen? What should happen with Cera's character, George-Michael? Tell us in the comments!
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