Anna Faris caused a stir among fans when she announced the possibility of a sequel to the 2008 comedy Bunny's House, in which she played Shelley Darlington, a former Playboy model and current sorority member. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the idea of a sequel has already generated excitement among fans, and Faris has expressed interest in reprising her role as Shelley.
Anna Faris on the sequel to "Bunny's House"«
At the premiere of the film "Scary Movie"« Entertainment Tonight correspondents We spoke with Anna Faris, who talked about another film she starred in. Speaking to a reporter, she said, "I'd love to talk to you about 'Bunny's House.'".
Faris said there's "interest" in a sequel, and while it's too early to say whether it's possible, she knows the original film, like her character Shelley Darlington, has its fans. "I never thought that dream would ever come true either... It's too early to say anything, but as it turns out, the movie is beloved, and so is the character," she said.
Fans want a Zeta House reunion.
Released in 2008, "Bunny's House" tells the story of Shelley Darlington, a Playboy centerfold who dreams of being a cover girl but is instead kicked out of the Playboy Mansion. She eventually becomes a mentor at the Zeta Alpha Zeta sorority, helping its socially awkward members realize their potential and learning several important lessons along the way.
The film stars Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Katharine McPhee, and Rumer Willis, with cameo appearances by Hugh Hefner, Shaquille O'Neal, and actresses Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson, and Bridget Marquardt.
Faris's statements excited fans of the film, many of whom expressed their excitement at the possibility of a sequel. "No, I'm crying because I've been dreaming about this since middle school!!!" commented one fan. "I would die of happiness if they made a sequel," added another.
Anna Faris said Adam Sandler saved the movie "Bunny House.".
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Faris came up with the concept of a "Playboy bunny" getting fired from a mansion and approached screenwriters Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullough. However, Faris had a darker vision. The screenwriters instead added comedic elements to the story and created the final draft.
On the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Faris told host Josh Horowitz that they pitched their project "Bunny's House" to various companies over 20 times, only to be rejected each time. Their 24th and final attempt was made to Happy Madison Productions, Adam Sandler's company. Faris said they didn't even have to pitch the project to Sandler.
Sandler saw the actress in the waiting room and asked her what she was doing there, to which she replied, "I said, 'I'm here to pitch you a movie,' and he said, 'What's it about?' And I said, 'About a Playboy girl who gets kicked out of a mansion.' And he was like, 'Okay, fine. It's pretty funny.'".
A few weeks later, Faris was already on set, filming the movie.
The actress is tired of waiting for roles.
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Faris's breakout role came in 2000's Scary Movie. In the following years, she starred in three more Scary Movie films and landed supporting roles in other films, including Hot Stuff, Lost in Translation, and Just Friends, among many others.
In a 2008 interview, Faris explained what inspired her to create the concept for "The House Bunny." "I was a little tired of waiting for men to invite me to star in their comedies. I decided to do what a Hollywood comedy club does," she told the newspaper. Boston Herald .
In addition to her starring role, Faris also served as one of the executive producers of the film "Bunny's House." Three years later, she also executive produced and starred in the romantic comedy "What's Your Date?".
Anna Faris said the movie "The House Bunny" changed her life.
Participating in "Bunny's House" was a transformative experience for Faris in many ways. In 2022, she described feeling uncomfortable during the two weeks of filming, admitting she wasn't used to wearing revealing outfits. Despite being out of her comfort zone, she continued to move forward and ultimately felt more confident.
In an interview with the magazine PEOPLE In 2024, Faris said that playing Shelly was a "life-changing moment" for her, not only for her career but also for her personal growth. "I really loved playing a character who wasn't competitive and was truly wonderful. It made me want to live my life giving compliments... I really loved playing a character who was so generous with her love," she explained.
At the time, Faris also shared ideas for a sequel, saying Shelley could have been a bad country singer, but she was more inclined to portray a former Playboy model working as a CIA investigator. "Let's write a script. I'd love that," Faris said.
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