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Broken Lizard Gives an Official Status Update on ‘Super Troopers 4’ and ‘Beerfest 2’
Broken Lizard used the opening-night event for Super Troopers 3 to discuss the newly released sequel, the difficulties facing R-rated cinema comedies and possible future projects. The group said Super Troopers 4 and a Beerfest follow-up remain subjects of discussion, while stressing that theatrical support for comedy will be important to the genre’s recovery.
Super Troopers 3 reunites the troupe for Farva’s wedding to Thorny’s sister, alongside a plot involving a local crime ring. The film brings back Brian Cox and Marisa Coughlan, adds several new cast members, and was screened live to audiences in 1,100 North American cinemas; Broken Lizard argued that mid-budget comedies have struggled as studios favour either major blockbusters or low-budget films.
In short
- Broken Lizard discusses possible Super Troopers and Beerfest sequels.
- The group says R-rated theatrical comedies are still recovering.
- Super Troopers 3 launched with a large North American fan screening.
Explained simply
Broken Lizard is an American comedy troupe whose members write and perform together. They are best known for Super Troopers, a film about a group of mischievous state police officers, and Beerfest, a comedy centred on a beer-drinking competition.
Both films developed followings, leading to sequels and interest in further stories with the same characters. The discussion around future films also reflects a wider challenge for cinema comedies: studios have made fewer mid-budget films as investment has shifted towards large blockbusters and cheaper productions.
Theatrical support means audiences choosing to see a film in cinemas, rather than waiting for it to appear at home. For comedy-makers, ticket sales can help show studios there is a market for new films in the genre.
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