Arrested Development movie MAY start shooting next Summer

[_Bolt_]

For far too long, Jason Bateman just couldn't get "Arrested." Since the untimely cancellation of the cult favorite series "Arrested Development," which aired on Fox from 2003-2006, Bateman has continued to express an interest in reviving the series as a feature film. And finally last month, Bateman's co-star Jeffrey Tambor confirmed the much-discussed movie was a likely go, with series creator Mitch Hurwitz and executive producer Ron Howard reportedly inking deals with Fox Searchlight shortly thereafter.

ComingSoon.net got the update on the "Development" developments from Bateman:

ComingSoon,net: Will it be a relief when you actually start filming the "Arrested Development" movie so that people will stop asking you about it?
Jason Bateman: I don't mind talking about it! I'm as big a fan of it as they are. So I feel sort of fortunate that I'm able to give them information on it. I would want them to give me information on it if they had it. I can say that we're looking better than ever. There are just a few more conversations to be had with some cast members to see if they want to be a part of it. Once we get the head count we'll be able to go forward with it and hopefully start shooting in the summer.

CS: Is the story already on paper?
Bateman: I don't think so. I know that Mitch has a couple of ideas, but he's really waiting to nail it down until he knows exactly who's going to be involved.

CS: Do you see having Michael Cera and your relationship in film as something crucial? I thought that was one of the more important parts of the show.
Bateman: Sure. It's not obviously my decision to make. It'll be Mitch's, but there are so many different ways to go with it just based on it being an ensemble. I can't wait to see what he cooks up.

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[DeadDog]

Man, this is some of the best news I've heard in months!

I can't wait till it happens. What a hilarious show, it never should have been canceled. Just ahead of its time I guess.

[Sussudio]

i'm so tired of hearing about this movie being on and off and on and off. i wish michael cera would stop being a b!tch and just agree to be part of something that helped launch his career in the first place (i'm guessing he's one of the pepole who hasn't committed yet).

i'll be satisfied when i hear filming has actually commenced, but thanks for keeping us updated, bolt

[jasontkelley1746]

This is a show that slipped right passed me. I think poor advertisement.
but once I found out about it I watched it and loved it.

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

This is a show that slipped right passed me. I think poor advertisement.
but once I found out about it I watched it and loved it.

Same here. I watched all 3 seasons on dvd in sucession and it was great.

[dvd_mazter]

Wicked . Such a great show, hopefully everyone will come back. (Cera if he doesn't can easily be written out, "he is at college "

[vegeta88]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

Same here. I watched all 3 seasons on dvd in sucession and it was great.

I just did that as well. No other show makes me laugh as hard or as much as this one. Hopefully the movie is good and makes references to the show.

[BrianAgenda]

Bought the first season on dvd, watched it, immediately went back to the store and bought the second and third seasons. I am constantly watching this show over and over again. I can never get enough of it. Anything new involving Arrested Development is great news. I'm all for this movie happening.

[vegeta88]

Originally Posted by BrianAgenda

Bought the first season on dvd, watched it, immediately went back to the store and bought the second and third seasons. I am constantly watching this show over and over again. I can never get enough of it. Anything new involving Arrested Development is great news. I'm all for this movie happening.

Ha! That's awesome.

I do think it may have been ahead of its time but didn't it win a lot of awards?

[CheapChildren]

Great, I'll be there for sure!

And I'll probably even know when it'll be playing too, which will be a nice change for AD.