Columbia Pictures is developing “Bad Teacher 2,” to be directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Justin Malen.
Jimmy Miller, Jake Kasdan, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky will produce the film, and Melvin Mar will executive produce. The project is being developed for Cameron Diaz to star in the film but no deal is yet set with the actress.
“‘Bad Teacher’ was a hit not just in North America, but throughout the world,” said Hannah Minghella, president of Production for Columbia. “We’re excited that Jake will be returning to develop and helm the sequel. We love Justin’s take on the material – it hits all the notes that made the first film such a breakthrough hit and also takes the characters in a new direction that is fresh and fun.”
When it was released in 2011, “Bad Teacher” was a global hit taking in $216 million. It was also recently announced that “Bad Teacher” will be coming to CBS television next season in a half-hour series starring Ari Graynor. The Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios co-production received a 13-episode midseason order.
Columbia Pictures Senior Vice President of Production Jonathan Kadin will oversee development of the project for the studio along with Minghella.
Jake Kasdan is in pre-production on Sony Pictures’ “Sex Tape,” also starring Cameron Diaz, with Jason Segel. He most recently directed and executive produced episodes of the hit series “New Girl.”
Justin Malen’s feature film screenplay “Bastards” was named on The Black List of one of the best unproduced screenplays in 2011. He also completed a rewrite of the comedy project “The Manny” for Red Wagon and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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