The Sleeper hit ‘Hoodwinked,’ (a Red Riding Hood meets The Usual Suspects story) is finally being followed by a sequel. Cory Edwards, (the director and co writer of ‘Hoodwinked 2: Hood of Evil’) has confirmed new and returning characters, including a re-casting of Little Red Riding Hood herself.
Comingsoon.net gives us these details via Cory Edwards’blog:
Glenn Close is still Granny, and Patrick Warburton remains The Wolf (very, very happy about that). Nicky Flippers will once again be performed by David Ogden Stiers. Andy Dick has voiced Boingo again (that’s right, Boingo is still around, as unstable as ever… but not the greatest threat this time). There are some brand new and very cool additions to this sequel.
This time around, Red will not be voiced by Anne Hathaway, but by Hayden Panettiere, the “super cheerleader” from Heroes. This seems very fitting, since Red becomes a bit more of a “caped crusader” in this film. The Woodsman is now being voiced by comedy legend Martin Short. Martin Short! He was an “Amigo” for Pete’s sake. Crazy. Those are the new folks stepping into old roles.
As for new characters, without giving any plot away, I will tell you that Joan Cusack is a new villainous witch, Brad Garrett is The Giant from the notorious beanstalk, and Wayne Newton plays “Jimmy Ten Strings,” his singing harp. That’s right. Wayne Newton. As a harp. He’s totally into it. David Alan Grier plays a troll, which should be really funny… I heard he was off the charts with the ad-libs. And finally, all you SNL fans will be psyched to know that Amy Poehler and Bill Hader will be voicing Hansel & Gretel.
I, myself am very excited about this news. I’m not a fan of many animated movies, but I found ‘Hoodwinked’ to be one of the most hilarious cartoons I’ve seen in a long time. I’m very glad Patrick Warburton is back as the “Big Bad Wolf.” He was honestly the best part of the movie. It makes me wonder why Anne Hathaway and Jim Belushi backed out of voicing ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and ‘The Woodsman,’ but I’m sure Hayden Panettiere and Martin Short will do great in these voice roles.
The first film was more geared towards adults, and I’ll definitely be watching the sequel when it comes out.
14 Comments, Comment or Ping
Jason Angel
dude! this is really cool news. im with u Serena, not a big fan of kids movies, but Hoodwinked wasnt as childish as ud think. but im kinda clueless as 2 wat the stories gonna b. sounds 2 me more fantasy than fairy tale, and there is NOTHING wrong with that.
but ya, i cant wait 2 c the trailer
Feb 25th, 2008
Melbye
Contrary to everyone else i can’t stand Hayden, she bugs the hell out of me and she is a bad replacement for Hathaway who i love. Don’t think i am going to bother with this one
Feb 25th, 2008
Bishop
I enjoyed the original film. I don’t really see much point in a sequel
…BUT…
that isn’t to say it would be jsut as enjoyable as the first. Come on now “Dee-na-me-tay”?
That always makes me smile.
Feb 25th, 2008
mixmastajb
I hated Hoodwinked. I hardly laughed at all. If all the same writers are coming back, then I will not see it
Feb 25th, 2008
GODFATHER
I agree with mixmastajb… This movie sucked a lot of ass and I don’t remember laughing at all. Blah!
Feb 25th, 2008
chappy1402
Well I do ahve to be a bit biased since I did got to high school with Cory and Todd Edwards, I personally loved the first movie and am waiting until teh day teh new one comes out. I hope for my two friends the movi is a big hit.
Mar 4th, 2008
DontUWannaNo
I think it is a good idea. My 2 boys loved the first Hoodwinked and now they are gonna be happy about a sequel. I enjoyed the first one as well.
Mar 16th, 2008
TEXAS BIG-RED
LOVED THIS MOVIE. Those who say they hated this film still probably are tring to impress their friends… As a parent of kids and watching endless kid-flicks, I truly enjoy this movie time and time again. IT’S A CLASSIC IN MY BOOK. Can’t imagine a different Red or Woodsman but it still won’t sway me from watching the sequel. I just hope the writers keep the comedy as fresh as the original. I have only one thing to suggest to the marketing folks: BE PREPARED!!!
Jun 2nd, 2008
Mark
I really enjoyed Red and the Wolf from the first film. Twitchy is also fantastic.
Classic:
(Wolf and Twitchy lost in a cave.)
Twitchy: “Ahh were going to die in here.”
Wolf: “Oh, come on. That’s what they said at the Alamo.”
Extremely witty - adult friendly.
Jun 8th, 2008
Megannnnnnnn[x]
OMG!
I.LOVED.HOODWINKED!!!!
Jun 24th, 2008
Brian
Im so excited 4 Hoodwinked 2 but im mad that Hayden Panitierre is voicing Red and not Anne Hathaway
Aug 20th, 2008
Brian
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Aug 20th, 2008
Katana
U guys rock! Just try to speed it up a little or a lot!!!
Oct 7th, 2008
mike okisitchy
fuk u fuk me we r 1 big family!!!!!!!!!!!! fuk u pplz who r readin this u fukin should trii weed man its good shit!!!!!
Nov 11th, 2008
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