Update: The Big Lebowski Sequel

 

Similar to the proposed Beetlejuice sequel, a follow-up to The Big Lebowski is a prospect that’s never too far from the conversation. It’s also something that Jeff Bridges, has weighed in on before, even if the Coen brothers firmly believe that a sequel is merely pie in the sky.

Through time, talk of a sequel spun out in a different direction than many had expected, with John Turturro emerging as the chief candidate to take point on a Big Lebowski spinoff, one that would revolve around “pederast” bowler Jesus Quintana. Granted, that pitch hasn’t gained much traction in years gone by, although the concept of revisiting Joel and Ethan Coen’s ’98 cult classic is entirely off the table. Not yet.

Ahead of Hell or High Water releasing in theaters Variety spoke to Jeff Bridges about The Big Lebowski 2, and why he believes it’s high time that a little Lebowski take center stage in the long-rumored sequel. He said  “I’m hoping they make a little Lebowski because it’s all set up…I impregnated Maude. As The Stranger says, ‘There’s a little Lebowski on the way,’ you know?”

Not much else was discussed at the time, but at the very least, Bridges seems open to the idea of a genuine continuation, one that he would perhaps hold a cameo role in.