Bugs Bunny is preparing for a major comeback, asRobert Ruganhas announced that he has been hired byWarner Bros.to write a new live-action and animation hybrid movie featuring the belovedLooney Tunescharacter. The project hasn’t been officially announced by the studio, so there’s plenty of information still to come regarding any plot details or casting information. Rugan has previously worked inThe Curse of Bridge HollowandAlice’s Misadventures in Wonderland. And now, he’s getting ready to redefine the iconic bunny for the new decade.
There are decades worth of history when it comes to Bugs Bunny, as the leader of theLooney Tuneshas been featured in countless projects ever since he made his debut in 1938. The most recent attempt to launch the franchise back to the big screen wasSpace Jam: A New Legacy, where theLooney Tuneshad to team up withLeBron Jamesto win a basketball game, while fixing the complicated relationship between the athlete and his young son. As a heartwarming tale,A New Legacytransformed the characters into modern versions of themselves, with 3D animation involved in the process.
Another memorable big screen adventure Bugs Bunny had wasLooney Tunes: Back in Action, where the character teamed up with the recentAcademy Awardwinner,Brendan Fraser. The whole premise of the story began when Daffy Duck (Joe Alasky) demanded his own movie after growing tired of being Bug’s sidekick for years. Since theLooney Tunestelevision series from that universe simply didn’t work without Daffy, Bugs had to go on a mission to bring him back, ensuring he and the rest of the crew could stay at the studio. The film featured appearances from every major character form the franchise, but it unfortunately became a box office bomb.
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It’s Mostly About Television, Folks!
While there have certainly been attempt in recent years to bring the franchise to cinemas, it is clear that the true home of theLooney Tuneswill always be the television screen. The most memorable moments audiences have gone through with these characters have mostly come from their various series and specials throughout the decades, even if their history isnot as colorful as people might think. It remains to be seen how groundbreaking the upcomingBugs Bunnymovie can be but, for now, all of theLooney Tunescontent available on Max will have to be enough.
While you wait for more news regarding the newBugs Bunnyfilm, you can check out the official trailer forSpace Jam: A New Legacybelow:
