It feels almost criminal that with Disney having done absolutely nothing with the IP it still took this long to revert.
On one hand I’d like to see a more accurate take without the Disney ending. On the other hand, despite not being all that faithful to the book. The Disney version is iconic and nostalgic for so many reasons.
Didn’t he write a sequel inspired by the movie?
I’m not sure. Anything is possible, but what I remember of the book is that Roger didn’t survive the start of it, and was technically dead throughout most of the book.
Basically yes. Though the book isn’t canon to anything but itself. Wolf went on record to say that he prefers the movie’s storyline. So the two sequels and the prequel are more related to the movie than the original book.
Interesting. I may have to check it out at some point. The original concept of cartoons being able to create temporary doplegangers to perform stunts for them was an interesting idea. But a bit of a tenuous construction. Over the general pop culture perception of them being rubbery and nigh invulnerable like the tick.
They should make the sequel set in the modern day, with the plot being about the hyperloop scam distracting from California high-speed rail and Elon Musk as the villain.
(For those who didn’t notice, the plot of the original movie was basically the GM streetcar conspiracy, with Judge Doom wanting to demolish LA’s streetcar system, and Toon Town along with it, to build a freeway.)
But nobody makes hand-drawn animation anymore.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Studio Ghibli Version
I’m in
I know nothing outside of having seen the movie, so the comments here are interesting. I’m curious if anyone knows of a relationship to HAPPY!, because the comments made me think of it. I’ve only seen the first season, and I believe it was based upon a graphic novel series or similar.
That’s an interesting thought! I had never heard anything about a connection, but I’m friendly with Darick Robertson, who co-created and drew the comic. I’ll have to see if he has any insight.
I look forward to hearing the response, thanks!
