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Ariana Grande Open to Miss Piggy Movie as Jennifer Lawrence Urges Her to Join

The project remains in early development without confirmed casting or a production timeline.

Overview

  • On Entertainment Tonight’s Golden Globes carpet, Ariana Grande said she was "open" to joining the Miss Piggy film and described herself as a fan of The Muppets.
  • Jennifer Lawrence told the broadcast she would love for Grande to be involved and looked to camera to ask, "Please be in Miss Piggy."
  • Lawrence and Emma Stone are producing the feature centered on Miss Piggy, with Cole Escola attached as a writer, according to prior announcements.
  • Emma Stone has confirmed she will not portray Miss Piggy, and Lawrence has indicated the iconic character would be played by Miss Piggy herself.
  • Lawrence characterized chatter about Grande’s casting as a Twitter rumor, and there has been no announcement of a director, confirmed cast, or production schedule.