TL;DR
- Miss Piggy is finally getting her own feature film — produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.
- The script will be written by Cole Escola (Tony-winner for Oh, Mary!).
- The project is currently in early development under The Walt Disney Company/The Jim Henson Company and will mark Miss Piggy’s first solo starring film in over 50 years.
What’s been announced and who’s behind it?
The Muppets’ diva, Miss Piggy, is stepping into the spotlight with a dedicated feature film. Jennifer Lawrence revealed during a podcast appearance that she and Emma Stone are collaborating to produce a movie centered on Miss Piggy. The script is being penned by Cole Escola.
Disney holds the rights to the Muppets franchise, and this project emerges as part of a broader revival of Muppets-related content, tying into the characters’ cultural legacy. Lawrence described Stone as the “Muppet-head” leading the charge creatively, while she positions herself as the “ideas guy” in the partnership.
Why this matters – for Miss Piggy, for Lawrence and Stone, for fandom
- Miss Piggy has been a beloved character since her early appearances in the 1970s but has never headlined her own solo film before.
- For Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone, both Academy Award-winners, this represents not only a foray into producing but also their first on-screen collaboration (as hinted).
- From a cultural standpoint, pitching Miss Piggy as a feminist icon and leading character signals a refreshing framing in a franchise historically ensemble-based.
- The timing ties into the 70th anniversary of the Muppets and signals Disney’s intent to revive and expand Muppets entertainment in cinema and streaming.
What we know about the story & production so far
Details remain sparse, but here’s what has been revealed:
- The script: Cole Escola has been tapped to write the screenplay.
- The idea: Jennifer Lawrence explained that the seed of the concept came during pandemic-lockdown conversations about cancel culture — a playful thought about what would happen if Miss Piggy got “canceled.” That playful seed doesn’t necessarily equal the plot, but it shows the tone.
- Casting: While no official cast list is public yet, Lawrence indicated that she and Stone may appear in the film.
- Timeline: It’s early development — no release date or director has been announced yet.
