January 28, 2011 (Sampurn Wire): If you are a Hangover fan then there is some bad news for you. The Hangover star Ed Helms has stated that the 3rd instalment of the popular film franchise is unlikely to happen. Helms thus warns fans beforehand asking them not to keep their hopes high for a 3rd edition.
He cites that the director Todd Philips wont let that happen. The Hangover that hit theatres in 2009 made all the right noises delighting both the critics and masses and rattling the box office to rake in a whopping $467 million worldwide. The film also won a Golden Globe award for Best Picture- Musical or Comedy. It starred Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham in lead roles and was hugely successful.
Currently, the 2nd part is being filmed which shall see the protagonist characters ram into Thailand for a wedding. However, when quizzed about the 3rd part, Ed Helms vehemently denied any such possibility maintaining that director Todd Philips wont permit that.
Speaking to Los Angeles Times, Helms stated that he doubts if they would see the 3rd installment as Todd is unlikely to go for it. Helms also stated that he hoped The Hangover has a dignified legacy.
Fans need not be disheartened since this is just a personal remark from Helms. Who knows we may get to see more of Hangover films in years to come! We just hope that the bosses wont dilute the quality to push up the quantity.
-- Sampurn Wire