Seth Rogen recently provided a rare update on the long-delayed Figment feature film, which was first announced in 2022. During a press event at the Toronto International Film Festival, Rogen humorously admitted he is not starring in the project but producing it instead. He described the development status as uncertain, joking that he needs to kick the tires before confirming any details. This announcement follows Disney’s recent commitment to reimagining the Journey Into Imagination ride with Figment and Dreamfinder characters. The Muppet Show revival, also produced by Rogen’s Point Grey company, has been well-received critically despite not being picked up as a full series. Fans remain hopeful that Rogen’s successful work on the Muppets will lead to a similar treatment for Figment in the future.
Key Points:
- Seth Rogen gave his first update on the Figment feature film in nearly four years during a press junket at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The Figment movie was originally revealed in September 2022 and is set to be produced by Point Grey, a company co-founded by Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
- Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit are confirmed as the writers for the Figment film, having previously worked on Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
- Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro acknowledged Figment’s enduring popularity and mentioned the animated short ‘How Not to Draw with Figment’ as evidence of continued creative interest in the character.