{"id":27474,"date":"2024-01-27T04:50:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T09:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=27474"},"modified":"2024-01-27T04:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T09:50:09","slug":"diablo-cody-wants-to-write-a-jennifers-body-sequel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/diablo-cody-wants-to-write-a-jennifers-body-sequel\/27474\/","title":{"rendered":"Diablo Cody wants to write a Jennifer\u2019s Body sequel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After Diablo Cody\u2019s triumphant Oscar win for her work on \u201cJuno,\u201d the unexpected turn in her career came with the creation of \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body,\u201d a feminist supernatural horror film featuring Megan Fox. Despite its initial status as a box office disappointment, the film has since blossomed into a true cult classic, surprising many in the industry. Cody, however, expresses a strong desire to revisit the world of \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body\u201d and create a sequel, revealing her aspirations during the promotion of her upcoming film, \u201cLisa Frankenstein,\u201d directed by Zelda Williams.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Bloody-Disgusting, Cody revealed her enthusiasm for a \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body\u201d follow-up, stating, \u201cYES! I wanna do a sequel. I am not done with Jennifer\u2019s Body. I just need to find\u2026 I need to partner with people who believe it in as much as I do and that hasn\u2019t really happened yet. I need someone to believe in it who has a billion dollars.\u201d This candid admission reflects her dedication to the project and the challenges she faces in finding like-minded collaborators who share her vision for the potential sequel.<\/p>\n

Despite facing critical backlash upon its initial release, \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body\u201d has witnessed a remarkable resurgence over the last 15 years, evolving into a cult favorite with a steadily growing fan base. Cody acknowledges the shift in perception, expressing a mix of excitement and mild resentment, stating, \u201cAt first, I was excited about it obviously, but I was also a little bit salty. Because I remember thinking, well where was this audience when the movie came out? It was a critical, commercial failure.\u201d Despite the initial challenges and feelings of humiliation, Cody remains proud of the film, emphasizing that she always believed in its quality.<\/p>\n

The prospect of a \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body\u201d sequel seems plausible, given the film\u2019s newfound and dedicated audience. Cody\u2019s commitment to the project, combined with the existing fan base, could potentially pave the way for the realization of a sequel. While Cody is currently engaged in another horror project following \u201cLisa Frankenstein,\u201d fans eagerly anticipate her return to the captivating world of \u201cJennifer\u2019s Body\u201d at some point in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n