MGM bosses in talks over sequel to money-spinning cult comedy Hot Tub Time Machine

It appears to have made quite a splash with studio bosses.
For MGM executives have begun talks for a sequel to cult comedy hit Hot Tub Time Machine.
Despite failing to make much impact at the box office the film has become a cult favourite - and money spinner - since its release on DVD.

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The film followed the adventures of four middle aged men after they went back to their teen years thanks to the technologically advanced bath.

They have already entered into what insiders told the Hollywood Reporter are 'exploratory talks' with Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke to reprise their roles for the follow-up.
However the movie's biggest star John Cusack, is not involved at this point.
Rob could also be involved in writing a script with Steve Pink, the director of the original who is in talks to return to direct the sequel. 
If this happens it is unclear the original's writers Josh Heald, Sean Anders and John Morris will also be involved.

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While the first film only took a modest $61m on a budget of $36m at the box office, it has turned out to be a huge home entertainment hit.
Moves have been going on behind the scenes for the past several months to get the project off the ground and it is understood the deal-making is still at an early stage and could fail.
However if one is struck the production would be fast-tracked.
The 2010 effort was the last movie produced by MGM before it went into bankruptcy.
It followed four bored, unhappy out-of-shape middle aged men, who travel back in time using the titular tub to a landmark night of their teenage lives in the 1980s.

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