Will Poulter Dashes Hopes for “We’re the Millers” Sequel: “I’m Too Old Now”
Ah, the bittersweet echo of nostalgia! Will Poulter, the charming young face of the 2013 comedy classic *We’re the Millers*, recently made waves at the SXSW Film & TV Festival while promoting his new dark comedy, *Death of a Unicorn*. When asked about a potential sequel, Poulter quipped, “Like We’re Still the Millers? There was, I think. I don’t think it’s gonna happen. I mean, no one else is [but] I’m too old now.” Ah, the reality check of aging in Hollywood!
Poulter, who was just 19 during the original film’s shoot, reflected on the fond memories of working alongside stars like Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, and Emma Roberts. The movie has indeed earned a place in the hearts of fans, with Poulter expressing his surprise at its enduring popularity: “People are really nice about the movie… I was certainly very lucky to be in it.” However, it seems that the hopes for a follow-up are as dim as a poorly lit set.
In fact, talks of a sequel have been floating around since 2014, when *The Hollywood Reporter* indicated that New Line Cinema was keen on moving forward with the project. Fast forward to 2023, and Aniston herself confirmed that while there were discussions about returning, nothing ever came to fruition. During an interview promoting *Murder Mystery 2*, she lamented, “We’re the Millers, that didn’t happen… I think there was talk of that.”
As Poulter dives into more absurd comedic territory with *Death of a Unicorn*, where he plays a character entangled in a bizarre plot to monetize a unicorn’s horn, he reflects on how this role has reignited his passion for comedy. “It was actually the best,” he shared, highlighting the fun-loving atmosphere of the cast, which includes heavyweights like Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega.
While *We’re the Millers* may not have a sequel on the horizon, fans can still catch Poulter in theaters on March 28, ready to embrace the weirdness of unicorns and the eccentricities of dark humor.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety
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