Miss Piggy to Star in New Muppets Movie

Miss Piggy will be returning to the big screen in a new Muppets movie, marking the franchise's first major film project in over a decade. According to Gizmodo, this news was revealed by actress Jennifer Lawrence during an episode of the Las Culturistas podcast, where she noted that she and Emma Stone are producing the film.

The script is being penned by Cole Escola, known for his work on Oh Mary! and is set to add a fresh narrative to the Muppets legacy. The last Muppets feature film was 2014's The Muppets Most Wanted, and since then, Disney has primarily focused on TV and streaming series, alongside one-off specials.

This revival comes at a significant time as the Muppets franchise celebrates its 70th anniversary since its inception on Sam and Friends, and next year will see the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show.

Sources indicate that Disney is making a concerted effort to reinvigorate interest in the franchise, which includes the development of a limited revival of The Muppet Show by Seth Rogen, featuring pop star Sabrina Carpenter.

Additionally, at Disney's Walt Disney World resort, the Muppets have taken over the overlay for the Rock n Roller Coaster, following the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D. With Miss Piggy as the centerpiece of this new project, there is renewed excitement for the Muppets' contribution to family entertainment, as they continue to capture the hearts of audiences across generations.

The detailed plot of the new movie has yet to be disclosed, but fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on this iconic character's return to cinematic glory.