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- Tentative release date: 2010
- Estimated running time: 100 min.
- Tagline: "Get Arrested"
- Written by the show's creator, Mitch Hurwitz
- Directed by the show's narrator, Ron Howard
- Michael Cera, who played George Michael Bluth, had said he was not interested in reprising his role for a filmDefamer: Michael Cera Is Vetoing The Arrested Development Movie (September 5, 2008)
- The series aired on the Fox Network from 2003-2006
- Revolved around the wealthy but maladjusted Bluth family after patriarch George Bluth Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor) was arrested and sent to jail
- Series executive-producer Ron Howard also provided the show's narration
- Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Shows of All TimeTime: The 100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME
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Rumors about a feature film adaptation of Arrested Development have been circulating since the last season of the television series aired Original cast members Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor and Ron Howard have signed on to the project and the film was expected to be released in 2009. Series creator Mitch Hurwitz said in January 2009 that a deal was "more or less in place" with FOX Searchlight. As for the cast, Hurwitz added, "we're kind of getting all the actors on board."Cinematical: Arrested Development Movie Story Revealed! (January 13, 2009)
One original cast member who had not been an advocate of the project, Michael Cera, has reportedly changed his mind and will join the film.Gawker: Bullied Michael Cera (February 24, 2009)
Quotes
"I think, as always, that it's a question of whether the people with the money are willing to give our leader, Mitch Hurwitz, what he deserves for his participation. And I can speak for the cast when I say our fingers are crossed."—Jason BatemanThe Insider: Get Me Some Jason Bateman and Supersize It (February 4, 2008)"...everyone seems to be very much on board and excited by the prospect [of an Arrested Development motion picture]." —Jason Bateman
"We have a story, which is basically Valkyrie meets Hotel for Dogs."—Mitch Hurwitz, Arrested Development series creatorCinematical: Arrested Development Movie Story Revealed! (January 13, 2009)
Original Cast
- Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
- Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke
- Will Arnett as George "Gob" Bluth II
- Michael Cera as George-Michael Bluth
- Alia Shawkat as Mae "Maeby" Funke
- Tony Hale as Byron "Buster" Bluth
- David Cross as Tobias Funke
- Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr.
- Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth
- Ron Howard as Narrator
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Arrested Development Movie Questions
Why did Vince Vaughn in the movie "Into The Wild" get arrested? 1 AnswerHe was selling boxes that allowed people to illegally get cable TV. read more
Have anyone seen the movie Shorts? 2 AnswersI haven't seen the movie yet but read an interesting review about the movie. Hope you will enjoy. ---quote---- Shorts Movie Preview Eleven-year-old Toe Thompson... read more
Why does George Michael keep getting arrested?!? 4 Answers3 times in recent history doesn't seem like too many times to me ;) He does seem to be getting into trouble in the same areas all the time, though right? Perh... read more
a sci fi movie is in development and its not getting funded through traditional means but through an online user base. whats it called? 1 AnswerOk this question has been sitting here way to long. I do not know the answer but am very confident it is on this page somewhere. http://crowdfunding.pbwiki.com/... read more -

