Karyn Kusama On Jennifer’s Body Anniversary And Diablo Cody’s “Fun & Crazy” Sequel Idea

With the sixteenth anniversary of cult classic Jennifer’s Body happening this October, director Karyn Kusama has been reflecting once again about the film, its legacy and impact in the years since its release and why a sequel, much mooted amongst fans and Hollywood trades, is closer than ever.

When her latest film, Lisa Frankenstein, was released last year, writer Diablo Cody expressed interest in a sequel to Jennifer’s Body, but it seems she has begun to follow through with that, with Kusama telling Deadline in an extended chat that the writer has a “fun and crazy” idea for a follow-up ahead of a screening and reunion with star Megan Fox as Academy Museum of Motion Pictures‘ screening and Q&A thsi weekend in Hollywood.

“I know she’s working on it right now, and I’m very excited to hear what comes of it,” said Kusama of the sequel.

“I know some of the bones of it, so I’m not going to give anything away, but it sounds fun and crazy like the first film. And I have no doubt that Diablo will do something absolutely incredible with it.”

When it was released in 2009, it was met with mixed reviews and a muted box office reception, down primarily to mis-marketing of the film, but it has now found an audience through home entertainment and streaming, with many calling it a “feminist” classic. Kusama added:

Jennifer’s Body is available to stream on Disney+ to, as well as on home entertainment formats.