Dodgeball 2 has been in the works since 2013, and production for the movie is officially underway, with details finally revealed. The movie is a sequel to the 2004 comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog StoryIn which Vince Vaughan plays Peter LaFleur, the owner of a gym that is struggling to stay open. Peter forms a team and enters a dodgeball tournament in the hopes of winning enough money to keep the gym open. During the tournament, the team goes up against Peter’s rival, fellow gym owner White Goodman, played by Ben Stiller.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story was a hit at the box office and received positive reviews from critics, and is often ranked high among 2000s comedies in need of a follow-up. A sequel was announced nine years later, but development stalled for many more years until 20th Century Studios announced it would release Dodgeball 2. Vaughan is set to return as Peter in the sequel, hinting that Dodgeball 2 Will show what happened to the beloved characters after the Average Joe’s gym was saved from closing after the dodgeball tournament.
Dodgeball 2 latest news
Chuck Norris is open to returning
The return of the beloved action star would make the perfect nostalgic addition to the long-awaited sequel.
Although there was little news about the sequel, Chuck Norris said he wanted to be in it Dodgeball 2. Even as other stars are hesitant to return, Norris, who was in the original, is more than willing to make another appearance in the sequel. “I haven’t received a call about it yet, but it would be a lot of fun to make a refundNorris said at the 2023 Nashville Comic Con, and the return of the beloved action star would make the perfect nostalgic addition to the long-awaited sequel.
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Dodgeball 2 is confirmed
A sequel is on the way
Although it doesn’t have a title yet, Dodgeball 2 is officially confirmed to be on the job in April 2023. When Dodgeball 2 Was initially conceived in 2013, Clay Tarver was hired to write the film’s screenplay. Ten years into development, Jordan VanDina will now write the movie’s script. Lead actor Vince Vaughan will also serve as a producer On Dodgeball 2, which means that he will undoubtedly play a large role in the concept and narrative of the film.
Dodgeball 2 cast
Who Will Join Vince Vaughn?
Out of Vince Vaughan and Ben StillerDodgeball: A True Underdog Story Features a wide ensemble cast. until now, Vaughan is the only actor associated with Dodgeball 2. While co-star Justin Long seems open to filming Dodgeball 2The actor shared that he knows Ben Stiller is hesitant about filming sequels. Based on this, it seems that Vaughan will have his work cut out for him to convince Stiller to appear again as White Goodman. Veteran Rip Thorne died in 2019 and is unable to reprise his role as Patches O’Houlihan.
Although no word has been forthcoming, a full list of possible returning cast members includes:
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Dodgeball role |
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Vince Vaughn |
Pete LeFleur |
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Christine Taylor |
Catherine “Kate” Veatch |
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Ben Stiller |
White Goodman |
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Justin Long |
Justin Redman |
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Steven Root |
Gordon Phib |
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Alan Tuddick |
Steve “Pirate” Cowan |
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Joel David Moore |
Owen Dittman |
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Chris Williams |
Dwight Baumgarten |
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Miss File |
Fran Stalinovskovich Davidovichsky |
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Dodgeball 2 Story Details
Another Underdog Story
Because it has been so many years since Dodgeball first premiere, There are multiple directions a sequel’s story could go. The safest plot would be to recreate the stakes of the first film with the same characters. However, the route may be too safe, although the first film was loved by audiences. Dodgeball 2 Could be a true reunion film in which the average Joe’s team gets back together to compete in the tournament for fun, or it could attempt to raise the stakes by having the team compete in a global tournament against new competition.