We know you didn’t ask for it, but chances are you’re getting it anyway. New Line are pushing original scripter and director John Waters to write a treatment for Hairspray 2. The first film was a sleeper hit last year, and did extremely well on DVD prompting the studio to push for the aforementioned sequel. A sequel to a remake! Oh Hollywood, you’re sooooo crazy. No word yet on if the cast will all return, but it’s likely given the plaudits that were handed out last time. John Travolta was praised for playing an obese woman, which I found perplexing; he merely channelled Doctor Evil and put on a wig. Anyhow, none of the original cast have signed on for a sequel, so expect a pay hike for all concerned for whoever comes back.
