Muppets Most Wanted Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 5, 2014

Muppets Most Wanted

Release Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 Theaters

Director: James Bobin

Starring: Christoph Waltz • Steve Whitmire • Eric Jacobson • Ty Burrell • Ricky Gervais

PG Adventure N/A

4.02 / 5.0

46% WILL SEE 54% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters across European destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.

Adventure Comedy Family Sequel Kids

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Who stars in Muppets Most Wanted – Cast List

Christoph Waltz
... Interpol Agent

Dracula , Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
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Steve Whitmire
... Kermit (puppet)

Fraggle Rock: The Movie
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Eric Jacobson
... Miss Piggy (puppet)
Ty Burrell
... Interpol Inspector Jean Pierre Napoleon

Finding Dory, Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Ricky Gervais
... Dominic, aka Number Two

Dog Man, The Willoughbys
Tina Fey
... Nadya

Mean Girls, A Haunting in Venice
Tom Hiddleston
... Great Escapo

Avengers: Doomsday, The Life of Chuck
Danny Trejo
Minions: The Rise of Gru, Machete
Salma Hayek
Sausage Party , Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Ray Liotta
Kill the Messenger, Marriage Story
Jemaine Clement
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Moana
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Til Schweiger
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, New Year's Eve

Who is making Muppets Most Wanted – Crew List

A look at Muppets Most Wanted behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Bobin last helmed Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Alice Through the Looking Glass. The film's writer James Bobin last penned Tribyville and The Punch Escrow.

Director: James Bobin
Screenwriters: James Bobin
Nick Stoller
Producers: David Hoberman
Todd LIeberman

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Walt Disney Studios

Production – What we know about the Muppets Most Wanted

Key Facts

Featuring music from Academy Award®-winning songwriter Bret McKenzie.
Said Kermit the Frog, "This movie takes us places we've never been before. And trust me—this frog has never seen so much international flavor. I think audiences will eat it up—the entertainment, that is."
Christoph Waltz was originally cast as the lead; however, the actor's schedule prevented Disney from making a deal. Ty Burrell (ABC's "Modern Family") replaced him.
2011's The Muppets grossed $158 million worldwide. The film starred and was co-written by Jason Segel, but he is not returning for the sequel.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2013

Completed

Changed Muppets Most Wanted movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming; will shoot on location in London and in Hollywood, as well as in the famed Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

Oct 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Disney is looking to release the pic sometime next year. Expected to shoot in London this winter.

Mar 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some mild action
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Muppets Sequel, The Muppets 2, The Muppets... Again
Language: English

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Muppets Most Wanted Release Date: When was the film released?

Muppets Most Wanted was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 21 , 2014. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Divergent, Nymphomaniac: Part One and Blood Ties.