They’re back, and they’re at it again. I’m talking about the one and only Wolfpack, the dudes that made R-rated comedies popular and, amazingly enough, good again.
In newly-released photos from director Todd Phillips’ Instagram, we are presented with the bedraggled gang relaxing behind-the-scenes in what is surely much more serenity than any of them will experience once hilarious hijinx ensue in their now-filming sequel “The Hangover 3.”
The familiar faces of Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Bartha should come as no surprise, as well as scene stealer Ken Jeong as the group’s sometimes-enemy-sometimes-accomplice Mr. Chow. We are also given a treat of an image with John Goodman, though no word yet on what role he’ll play.
While the pictures are a great snack for “Hangover” fans salivating over sequel news, we still don’t know much about the direction the concluding chapter in the trilogy will take. Rumors have circulated that our favorite n’er-do-wells will be tasked with breaking Galifianakis out of a mental institution – which, if you’ve seen the first two movies, doesn’t sound like much of a shocker. Based on some of the other snapshots though, the jury’s out as to why the guys seem to be at a cemetery or why on earth there are 2 guys in thoroughly creepy pig-masks. Hey, it’s “The Hangover,” don’t question, just go with it.
Perhaps the most fun in the months leading up to the film’s release next May will be trying to figure out who will pop in for a surprise cameo. Heather Graham will allegedly be reprising her role from the first film as the stripper-with-a-heart-of-gold and former betrothed of Ed Helm’s character Stu. Funny lady Melissa McCarthy is also said to be taking part in the action. How epic would it be if she showed up as her “Bridesmaids” character Megan? Let the comedy battle of the sexes commence!
Also, don’t be surprised if these pics have a second life. As any good “Hangover” series fan knows, each film ends with the discovery of some revealing photos reminding them of the craziness that occurs when they imbibe too much. If tradition holds, perhaps these pics will resurface at the end of “Hangover 3” as part of the always-hilarious slideshow of shame.