Disney Won’t Make A Roger Rabbit Sequel Because Of Jessica Rabbit

By TeeJay Small | Published 10 seconds ago

Fans of the 1988 comic mystery Who named Roger Rabbit it may be disappointing to know that the long-awaited sequel project will never get off the ground, due to Disney’s desire not to be associated with a particular character. The character in question is Jessica Rabbit, Roger’s sensual wife. According to a recent article in Variety, Who named Roger Rabbit filmmaker Robert Zemeckis says Jessica Rabbit is the most likable of modern Disney, though he refuses to downplay her in order to secure the green light for a sequel.

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Zemeckis spoke directly about the team’s future Who named Roger Rabbit Franchise during a recent podcast appearance, where he confirmed that he wrote the following script many years ago. Despite his desire to return to film, skillfully combining hand-drawn animation with live action in an unprecedented cinematic technological environment, Disney executives did not hide their disdain.

Zemeckis even came up with the idea that the former Roger Rabbit the film could not have been made in today’s climate, because Disney was hesitant about showcasing Jessica Rabbit’s natural appeal in all its animated glory.

Jessica Rabbit is Disney’s Sexiest

To further clarify his point about a Roger Rabbit sequel as it was completely dead on arrival, Robert Zemeckis pointed to the treatment of the Jessica Rabbit character within a Disney theme park. Apparently, the animated female mannequin was often featured prominently outside Disneyland’s “Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin,” with her trademark sparkly red dress and purple elbow-length gloves. In 2021, the introduction of Jessica Rabbit on the tour was scaled back, and replaced with a replica of the character’s figure buried under a trench coat.

Jessica Rabbit is not the only character to receive this treatment, as many fans quickly pointed out shortly after the 2021 release. Space Jam: The New Legacy. A lot Who named Roger Rabbitthe first one Space Jam focused its narrative on the overtly sexual portrayal of Lola Bunny, which did not conform to modern Disney trends in travel.

If there’s any hope of bringing Jessica Rabbit back to the big screen in the future, she may need a similar retooling as Lola, though that’s easier said than done for a character that’s entirely built on being a sex symbol.

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Perhaps introducing a Roger Rabbit a sequel covered by Jessica Rabbit wouldn’t be a problem, though Zemeckis says the character’s heightened status as a sex symbol is part of the plot. Indeed, Jessica’s snappy outfits, bold curves, and soulful voice contributed greatly to the launch. Who named Roger RabbitA success- not just for atmospheric purposes, but as necessary locations for the film’s narrative. While no one can really be sure what the filmmaker had planned for his long-awaited sequel, it seems clear that putting Jessica Rabbit in a puffy coat and a pair of Uggs is a complete no-brainer.

While describing the condemned Who named Roger Rabbit respectively, Zemeckis highlighted the depth of depravity that older Disney films often displayed. He compared old-school animation projects to films made with an adult audience in mind, despite the fact that children are welcome to attend. Now that Disney has turned its back on Jessica Rabbit, it’s important to note that she’s not bad, she’s just drawn that way – and if Robert Zemeckis is involved, that’s the only way she’ll be attracted.

Source: Variety