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AKA · 01-21-2004, 04:08 PM

I like Dustin Hoffman, but I was hoping for Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.

Hoffman preps to 'Meet the Fockers'

By Gabriel Snyder
Variety

Dustin Hoffman is ready to tackle the age-old question of what sort of parent would name his son Gaylord Focker.

Hoffman has inked a deal to play the father of Ben Stiller's character in "Meet the Fockers," the follow-up to "Meet the Parents," which Universal is readying for late March start. U has already set a Dec. 22 release date for the pic.

Jay Roach is set to return to helm. Robert De Niro and Stiller have already reached deals to reprise their roles as a protective father and the bumbling boyfriend who wants to marry his daughter.

The role of Mrs. Focker is still to be cast. At the premiere of "Along Came Polly," Stiller told USA Today, "My dream is Barbra Streisand."

Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are also returning to play, respectively, Stiller's fiance and De Niro's wife.

"Fockers" picks up where "Parents" ended: De Niro's uptight character has blessed the wedding of his daughter to Stiller's character. All that is left before the wedding is for the two sets to get to know one another.

After "Parents" grossed $166 million domestically in 2000, U was enthusiastic about making a sequel. But rather than rushing it into production, the talent involved wanted to be patient while working the script into shape.

"Parents" scribe Jim Herzfeld as well as writing team Tim Rasmussen and Vince DiMeglio get credit on the final draft.

"Fockers" is being produced on a tight schedule. De Niro began production in New York on Fox thriller "Hide and Seek" on Monday. Pic is skedded to wrap March 25, and then De Niro will turn around and start "Fockers" in Hollywood on March 29.

Pic is being produced by Tribeca Prods. partners De Niro and Jane Rosenthal as well as Roach. Nancy Tenenbaum will exec produce.

Hoffman is repped by Endeavor.

vashti1999 · 01-21-2004, 10:35 PM

I assumed this wasn't coming out. It had been listed on imdb for what seems like a couple of years to come out in '03. I just thought they decided not to do it. The original (Meet The Parents) is one of my favorite comedies of the last few years, so I hope this one will be good too.

TJ · 01-21-2004, 11:50 PM

I think they are going to change it to 'Fokkers' as they don't want the title to be one letter away from the other word.

Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara would have been great since they are of course Ben Stiller's real parents.

The Modfather · 01-22-2004, 08:17 AM

My brother and I were hoping Jerry and Anne would be in the movie. Too bad.

Cactus Jack · 01-22-2004, 08:19 AM

Oh

I wanted Jerry and Meara too, too bad , but they dont have to play Stiller's parents in every Stiller movie though, right?

Brian Damage · 01-22-2004, 11:44 AM

I'm looking forward to this movie. I also agree about Jerry Stiller and Ann Meara.

GeorgeJefferson · 01-28-2004, 08:47 PM

Hoffman and De Niro going up against each other in a comedy will be like Wag the Dog again. So it could be good.

01-21-2004, 04:08 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Dustin Hoffman preps to 'Meet the Fockers' I like Dustin Hoffman, but I was hoping for Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Hoffman preps to 'Meet the Fockers' By Gabriel Snyder Variety Dustin Hoffman is ready to tackle the age-old question of what sort of parent would name his son Gaylord Focker. Hoffman has inked a deal to play the father of Ben Stiller's character in "Meet the Fockers," the follow-up to "Meet the Parents," which Universal is readying for late March start. U has already set a Dec. 22 release date for the pic. Jay Roach is set to return to helm. Robert De Niro and Stiller have already reached deals to reprise their roles as a protective father and the bumbling boyfriend who wants to marry his daughter. The role of Mrs. Focker is still to be cast. At the premiere of "Along Came Polly," Stiller told USA Today, "My dream is Barbra Streisand." Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are also returning to play, respectively, Stiller's fiance and De Niro's wife. "Fockers" picks up where "Parents" ended: De Niro's uptight character has blessed the wedding of his daughter to Stiller's character. All that is left before the wedding is for the two sets to get to know one another. After "Parents" grossed $166 million domestically in 2000, U was enthusiastic about making a sequel. But rather than rushing it into production, the talent involved wanted to be patient while working the script into shape. "Parents" scribe Jim Herzfeld as well as writing team Tim Rasmussen and Vince DiMeglio get credit on the final draft. "Fockers" is being produced on a tight schedule. De Niro began production in New York on Fox thriller "Hide and Seek" on Monday. Pic is skedded to wrap March 25, and then De Niro will turn around and start "Fockers" in Hollywood on March 29. Pic is being produced by Tribeca Prods. partners De Niro and Jane Rosenthal as well as Roach. Nancy Tenenbaum will exec produce. Hoffman is repped by Endeavor.

01-22-2004, 08:19 AM	#5
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Oh I wanted Jerry and Meara too, too bad , but they dont have to play Stiller's parents in every Stiller movie though, right?
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01-28-2004, 08:47 PM	#7
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01-21-2004, 10:35 PM	#2
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I assumed this wasn't coming out. It had been listed on imdb for what seems like a couple of years to come out in '03. I just thought they decided not to do it. The original (Meet The Parents) is one of my favorite comedies of the last few years, so I hope this one will be good too.

01-21-2004, 11:50 PM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,681	I think they are going to change it to 'Fokkers' as they don't want the title to be one letter away from the other word. Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara would have been great since they are of course Ben Stiller's real parents.

01-22-2004, 08:17 AM	#4
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	My brother and I were hoping Jerry and Anne would be in the movie. Too bad.

01-22-2004, 11:44 AM	#6
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	I'm looking forward to this movie. I also agree about Jerry Stiller and Ann Meara.