‘The Happytime Murders’ is a project currently in development at Jim Henson’s company. The script is written by Todd Berger and Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson is on the directors seat.
Film ‘The Happytime Murders’ is set in a world where puppets co-exist with humans, but naturally, are second class citizens. One of these puppets is a private detective that once worked for the LAPD, but was fired is forced to solve a string of murders around The Happytime Gang, the cast of a beloved children’s show that is being picked off by a mysterious villain.
Actress Katherine Heigl was reported to be in negotiations to star in the film.
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Synopsis of the film:
In a world where puppets co-exist with humans as second class citizens, puppet private eye and disgraced ex-cop, Phil Phillips, is hot on the trail of the serial killer who murdered his brother and is now targeting the cast members of the famous 80s television show, “The Happytime Gang.” As the killings continue, Phil’s former flame, Jenny, is next on the list. It’s up to Phil and his ex-partner, Detective Edwards, to find the culprit, but as bad blood and old resentments resurface the clues start pointing to the only viable suspect, Phil himself. Now he’s on the run with only his wits and hard headed determination, as he tries to solve, “The Happytime Murders.”
