Muppets Most Wanted Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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.

Cited as official plot version from disney.com

Adventure Comedy Family Sequel Kids

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Muppets Most Wanted.

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  Christoph Waltz

  ... Interpol Agent

  Old Guy, Django Unchained

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  Steve Whitmire

  ... Kermit (puppet)

  Fraggle Rock: The Movie

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  Eric Jacobson

  ... Miss Piggy (puppet)

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  Ty Burrell

  ... Interpol Inspector Jean Pierre Napoleon

  Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Finding Dory

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  Ricky Gervais

  ... Dominic, aka Number Two

  Dog Man, The Muppets

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  Tina Fey

  ... Nadya

  Soul (re-release), Megamind

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  Tom Hiddleston

  ... Great Escapo

  The Life of Chuck, The Avengers

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  Danny Trejo

  Minions: The Rise of Gru, Machete

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  Salma Hayek

  Sausage Party , Eternals

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  Ray Liotta

  1992, The Place Beyond the Pines

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  Jemaine Clement

  Despicable Me, The BFG

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  Til Schweiger

  Inglourious Basterds, Medieval

Crew Behind the Film

The Muppets Most Wanted behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director James Bobin last directed Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Alice Through the Looking Glass. The film's writer James Bobin last wrote Tribyville and The Punch Escrow.

Director

James Bobin

Screenwriters

James Bobin
Nick Stoller

Producers

David Hoberman
Todd LIeberman

Production Details

What we know about the Muppets Most Wanted movie production.

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.

Production Updates for Muppets Most Wanted

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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