John Stamos is Working on a 'Full House' Movie, With an Entirely New Cast - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-06-2009, 12:29 PM

Two full houses are better than one!

Former sitcom star John Stamos confesses that he’s conceptualizing a “Full House” feature film. “I’m working on a movie idea, but it wouldn’t be us playing us,” he told us. “I’m not 100% sure, but it would probably take place in the first few years” of the 1987-95 series.

The former “ER” doc votes for James Franco to reprise Stamos’ role as Jesse Katsopolis. “I see Steve Carell as [Bob Saget’s character] Danny Tanner and Tracy Morgan as [Dave Coulier’s] Joey Gladstone because he’s funny,” he added.

Stamos, the spokesman for Project Cuddle (a charity that helps prevent infants from being abandoned), dashed hopes of a “Full House” TV reunion, as well. “I don’t see it happening anytime soon,” he said.

At least the actor stays tight with his former co-stars (above). “We’re all very close,” he confided. “I saw Ashley [Olsen] a couple weeks ago. Bob and Dave I see a lot.”

Apparently, Uncle Jesse misses having a Full House!

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/20...ll_house_.html

Jessica · 06-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Ohh wow.

Jude The Obscure · 06-06-2009, 08:21 PM

I just don't think this is a good idea.

Marvo301 · 06-06-2009, 08:32 PM

It worked for the Brady Bunch. However most other sitcoms that have been turned into movies have been disasters!

gidgetgrape · 06-06-2009, 08:57 PM

I think it would be a better idea if the original cast participated in a made-for-tv reunion movie.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-06-2009, 09:10 PM

I think it will work

Zoneboy · 06-06-2009, 09:16 PM

Just re-release Cheaper by the Dozen and change the title.

Schmoopie · 06-07-2009, 06:28 AM

Okay, now this is really weird, because I read that he didn't even like being on that show. Now he wants to do a Full House movie? To quote Stephanie Tanner, "How Rude!"

Jessica · 06-07-2009, 11:07 AM

I don't know, but it could work with a film. ^^

browneyes106 · 06-09-2009, 12:14 AM

I don't think it will work.

ryan423 · 06-09-2009, 12:21 AM

I'm all for it...not saying it'll be good, but I'm all for it!

somethingofafan · 06-10-2009, 05:14 PM

It could be good, and if it happens (BIG if, BTW) I'll go see it. Personally, I wonder if it's not too soon (I know it's been 13 years since the show went off the air, but...)

In the unlikely event that it does happen, here's what I'd like to see...

1. Keep it clean. That's one of the things that made many fans enjoy the show, and a show so often mocked cannot afford to lose those fans.* Besides (and remember, I say this as a fan of the show), a cheesy dirty joke is just as cheesy as a cheesy clean joke, IMO.

2. Write a strong storyline first,** before worrying about where to put all the "inside" stuff for the fans. I'm not saying don't throw the fans a bone every now and then, but throw only the bones that fit where you're throwing them.

3. Know who your characters are. Write for them, and cast for them.

4. After making sure the actors fit the parts, rewrite to fit your actors' strong suits. The new Joey's comic style may be different from Dave Coulier's (but remember Rule #1); and the new Jesse's music style may be different from John Stamos'.

5. Get the set details right. The demands of realism being different from the demands of a studio audience, I would accept some differences in the layout of the house, but the furniture, walls, and floors better look right (for example, I don't want to suddenly see a red brick fireplace in the living room).

*Of course, you could go the Brady Bunch route and mock the show along with them...
**to my mind, one of the strongest arcs in the TV show is the transformation in Jesse's character. At the beginning, he's a rebel, with a different woman on his arm every week; later, he's found a family (Danny and the girls), a friend (Joey), and a steady girlfriend (later wife, Becky).

Miss Lisa · 06-10-2009, 05:50 PM

I don't know. It was a cute show in all, but I don't think I could handle two hours of it. Besides, I don't think any one in hollywood could handle a movie with out putting something dirty into it.

Schmoopie · 06-11-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingofafan

It could be good, and if it happens (BIG if, BTW) I'll go see it. Personally, I wonder if it's not too soon (I know it's been 13 years since the show went off the air, but...)

In the unlikely event that it does happen, here's what I'd like to see...

1. Keep it clean. That's one of the things that made many fans enjoy the show, and a show so often mocked cannot afford to lose those fans.* Besides (and remember, I say this as a fan of the show), a cheesy dirty joke is just as cheesy as a cheesy clean joke, IMO.

2. Write a strong storyline first,** before worrying about where to put all the "inside" stuff for the fans. I'm not saying don't throw the fans a bone every now and then, but throw only the bones that fit where you're throwing them.

3. Know who your characters are. Write for them, and cast for them.

4. After making sure the actors fit the parts, rewrite to fit your actors' strong suits. The new Joey's comic style may be different from Dave Coulier's (but remember Rule #1); and the new Jesse's music style may be different from John Stamos'.

5. Get the set details right. The demands of realism being different from the demands of a studio audience, I would accept some differences in the layout of the house, but the furniture, walls, and floors better look right (for example, I don't want to suddenly see a red brick fireplace in the living room).

*Of course, you could go the Brady Bunch route and mock the show along with them...
**to my mind, one of the strongest arcs in the TV show is the transformation in Jesse's character. At the beginning, he's a rebel, with a different woman on his arm every week; later, he's found a family (Danny and the girls), a friend (Joey), and a steady girlfriend (later wife, Becky).

Excellent points! As much as I hate this fad of turning TV shows into movies, I hate it even more when these filmmakers turn the original TV show into a bunch of garbage by adding the swearing, nudity and other disgusting traits that are so common in movies today.

I think they should get actors that fit the personalities of the original characters, as you mentioned before. But even people who somewhat resemble Stamos, Coulier, and Sagat would be acceptable. It makes the film more believable.

Kristen · 06-11-2009, 01:52 AM

Yeah, I agree, casting is going to be key. I just wonder who they could get to play Joey. I mean, I know no one could ever duplicate Dave Coulier, but they need to get somebody who can at least do a couple cartoon voices. The fans are going to expect that.

I could def. see Steve Carrell as Danny, though, he has the resemblance, and I bet he could pull it off.

Just my two cents, as I've been thinking of this the past couple days.

- Kristen

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	John Stamos is Working on a 'Full House' Movie, With an Entirely New Cast Two full houses are better than one! Former sitcom star John Stamos confesses that he’s conceptualizing a “Full House” feature film. “I’m working on a movie idea, but it wouldn’t be us playing us,” he told us. “I’m not 100% sure, but it would probably take place in the first few years” of the 1987-95 series. The former “ER” doc votes for James Franco to reprise Stamos’ role as Jesse Katsopolis. “I see Steve Carell as [Bob Saget’s character] Danny Tanner and Tracy Morgan as [Dave Coulier’s] Joey Gladstone because he’s funny,” he added. Stamos, the spokesman for Project Cuddle (a charity that helps prevent infants from being abandoned), dashed hopes of a “Full House” TV reunion, as well. “I don’t see it happening anytime soon,” he said. At least the actor stays tight with his former co-stars (above). “We’re all very close,” he confided. “I saw Ashley [Olsen] a couple weeks ago. Bob and Dave I see a lot.” Apparently, Uncle Jesse misses having a Full House! http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/20...ll_house_.html Attached Images
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Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I just don't think this is a good idea.

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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	I think it would be a better idea if the original cast participated in a made-for-tv reunion movie.

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Jessica Retro fan Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,034	I don't know, but it could work with a film. ^^

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ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	I'm all for it...not saying it'll be good, but I'm all for it!

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somethingofafan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2002 Posts: 37	It could be good, and if it happens (BIG if, BTW) I'll go see it. Personally, I wonder if it's not too soon (I know it's been 13 years since the show went off the air, but...) In the unlikely event that it does happen, here's what I'd like to see... 1. Keep it clean. That's one of the things that made many fans enjoy the show, and a show so often mocked cannot afford to lose those fans.* Besides (and remember, I say this as a fan of the show), a cheesy dirty joke is just as cheesy as a cheesy clean joke, IMO. 2. Write a strong storyline first,** before worrying about where to put all the "inside" stuff for the fans. I'm not saying don't throw the fans a bone every now and then, but throw only the bones that fit where you're throwing them. 3. Know who your characters are. Write for them, and cast for them. 4. After making sure the actors fit the parts, rewrite to fit your actors' strong suits. The new Joey's comic style may be different from Dave Coulier's (but remember Rule #1); and the new Jesse's music style may be different from John Stamos'. 5. Get the set details right. The demands of realism being different from the demands of a studio audience, I would accept some differences in the layout of the house, but the furniture, walls, and floors better look right (for example, I don't want to suddenly see a red brick fireplace in the living room). Of course, you could go the Brady Bunch route and mock the show along with them... *to my mind, one of the strongest arcs in the TV show is the transformation in Jesse's character. At the beginning, he's a rebel, with a different woman on his arm every week; later, he's found a family (Danny and the girls), a friend (Joey), and a steady girlfriend (later wife, Becky).

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