Emma Stone has directly addressed and dismissed speculation that she will play Miss Piggy in a new movie she is producing alongside Jennifer Lawrence. The rumors surrounding the Emma Stone Miss Piggy movie were unequivocally rejected by Stone during a recent interview, clearing up confusion about the cast and her role in the project.
The Oscar-winning actress, known for her leading role in “Bugonia,” responded swiftly to suggestions about being cast as the iconic Muppets character.
First of all, that is the biggest insult to Miss Piggy that I’ve ever heard and I will not have her name dragged through the mud like that,
Emma Stone, Actress.
Why would I play a literal star?
Emma Stone, Actress.
Clarifying the Roles in the Production
Emma Stone reacted with humor and passion to continued questions about taking on the legendary Muppet part.
She’s the greatest… what do you mean?
Emma Stone, Actress. She made it clear that neither she nor Jennifer Lawrence is stepping into Miss Piggy’s shoes.
No, of course I’m not playing Miss Piggy. And neither is [Jennifer Lawrence]. We pale in comparison. Are you out of your mind?
Emma Stone, Actress. Emphasizing the uniqueness of the character, Stone added her own touch of drama to the conversation.
Miss Piggy is playing Miss Piggy. She would be storming out right now at the mere suggestion.
Emma Stone, Actress.
Behind the Scenes: From Concept to Collaboration
Jennifer Lawrence publicly revealed details of their involvement in this creative venture during an episode of “Las Culturistas,” the popular podcast hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. She announced that she and Stone are taking on producer roles for the Miss Piggy movie, with Tony Award-winning playwright Cole Escola engaged for the screenplay.
I don’t know if I can announce this, but I am going to … Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole [Escola] is writing it,
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
Lawrence reflected on the genesis of the movie concept on “The Tonight Show,” explaining how it was inspired during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. According to Lawrence, a conversation with a close friend—who is not a member of the entertainment industry—sparked the original idea amid discussions about cancel culture and shifting social moments.
During lockdown, one of my good friends, who’s not in the industry, was like… It was also kind of around cancel culture. It was like both things were kind of happening at once,
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
We were all locked up in our rooms, naughty people were being locked up in prison.
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
Inspiration and Creative Direction for the Film
The idea for the storyline received another push when the conversation turned to the significance of Miss Piggy as a cultural figure.
And [my friend] said, ‘Miss Piggy is a feminist icon.’ And she said, ‘It would be so funny if Missy Piggy got canceled.’
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress. Lawrence made sure everyone understood that the actual plot remains different, but acknowledged that this discussion motivated her and Stone to move forward on the project.
As development began, Lawrence admitted to seeking Stone’s expertise for the Muppets universe and brought on Cole Escola to shape the narrative.
So I started kind of producing it, but Emma Stone is the Muppet head,
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
So now Cole is writing it and they’re perfect,
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
Cameos Confirmed, But Not as Miss Piggy
While fans can expect appearances from Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone, both have confirmed that Miss Piggy will only ever be portrayed by her original Muppet self.
Yeah, I mean, I have to be, so yes.
Jennifer Lawrence, Actress. Their involvement will be on screen, yet neither will attempt to take on the central character that Miss Piggy has embodied for decades.
This passionate response from Emma Stone underscores the respect she and her collaborators have for Miss Piggy’s cultural legacy. The project, under the guidance of Stone, Lawrence, and Escola, aims to celebrate the iconic character’s stature. As the film moves through development, attention remains on who will join the cast and how the creative team will honor the unique presence Miss Piggy holds for generations of fans.
