HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 is most certainly a go, but unfortunately John Cusack will not be returning for a second splash through time. Instead, the film will take on a new lead character in the form of the brilliantly funny Adam Scott. Usually recasting can be a very upsetting experience for myself, but I’m okay with this news. Cusack isn’t the kind of guy to stick around and redo the same stuff over and over again, and being an 80s star, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE was a good suit for him. However, having a new lead could really open a few doors for the sequel. Cusacks co-stars from the first installment, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, and Rob Corddry are all set to return, so I can imagine a scenario in which Scott wishes to change or relive certain parts of his life, and the other three know the exact place for him to do so.
There’s no word yet on why Cusack isn’t returning, but since Cusack has never appeared in a sequel before, and actually I’m not sure if there has ever been a sequel to one of his features, it isn’t a huge shock. Scott is a rising comedic star, and has made a number of great appearances in films such as STEP BROTHERS and PIRANHA 3D, as well as his role in PARKS AND RECREATION.
Source: The Wrap
