Matt Damon wanted to play Jason Bateman's character in Arrested Development film
Matt Damon pitched to play Jason Bateman in an 'Arrested Development' movie.There have been hopes for a big screen sequel to the hit sitcom, which originally aired for three seasons on Fox from 2003 and 2006 before Netflix streamed a two-season revival between 2013 and 2019.Bateman told the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast: "I remember Matt Damon coming up to me at — I think it was like a Golden Globes or something — and I was so excited to meet him and, and he was a huge fan of 'Arrested Development'.“And he was saying, ‘You know, I really think I could play, because I hear you guys are doing the movie, I think I could — can I play you?' ”The 56-year-old actor - who played MIchael Bluth in the show - confirmed there was actually a pitch for a film with creator Mitchell Hurwitz...
- 2/27/2025
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
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