The Big Lebowski is one of those rare films, a movie which everyone has heard of but not that many of them have actually seen. Mistaken identity, a carpet that really goes well with the room and the Dude himself are just a few hallmarks of that classic film. It’s a standalone tale, one that doesn’t really need any expansion.
That doesn’t mean that fans aren’t eager to see a sequel though. But according to the directors of that film, the Coen brothers, that will never happen.
“I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Joel Coen said to the Toronto Star. “I just don’t like sequels.” Amongst those people who would be eager for a sequel though, is Jesus himself. And by Jesus, I mean John Turturro who has spoken before of a spin-off film for his bowling lover character. But that ain’t happening either according to the other Coen brother, Ethan:
John Turturro, who wants it, talks to us incessantly about doing a sequel about his (bowler) character Jesus. He even has the story worked out, which he’s pitched to us a few times, but I can’t really remember it. No, I don’t see it in our future.
Last Updated: May 28, 2013
Rince an repeat
May 28, 2013 at 12:57
Do not touch this movie, perfection is perfection! It doesn’t need a sequel, an origin, or anything in 3D LEAVE IT!
James Francis
May 29, 2013 at 09:08
I don’t think any of the Coen bros movies would make good sequels anyway.
Skyblue
May 29, 2013 at 15:21
It’s because when they tell a story, they complete it. Love their work, even their poorly received stuff has something which usually resonates or at the very least gets a “WTF!?!”.
James Francis
May 29, 2013 at 15:27
Very true. Your comment had me look over their movies again and they all do end with a sense of finality. The closest to sequel material is Intolerable Cruelty and Raising Arizona.
Skyblue
May 29, 2013 at 15:21
Amen brother.
Weezy
May 28, 2013 at 14:08
Your last line sums it up so well!