'Jennifer's Body' Gains Cult Status as Talks of Sequel Progress
Amanda Seyfried and Diablo Cody reflect on the film's misrepresented marketing and confirm efforts toward a potential sequel.
- Amanda Seyfried described 'Jennifer's Body' as a 'perfect movie' but criticized its marketing for misrepresenting its feminist themes and creative depth.
- The 2009 film, directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, underperformed at the box office but has since been critically reappraised as a cult classic.
- The original marketing campaign focused on Megan Fox's sex appeal, which cast and crew believe undermined the movie's narrative and feminist undertones.
- Diablo Cody has confirmed ongoing efforts to develop a sequel or reboot, with Amanda Seyfried expressing her readiness to reprise her role.
- Megan Fox, Adam Brody, and others involved in the film have voiced frustration over its initial reception and the industry's sidelining of its creative vision.