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It can't really be said that "Role Models," the David Wain-written (with Ken Marino and Paul Rudd) and -directed 2008 comedy didn't get enough love. It more than doubled its budget at the box office, which is perfectly great. Still, as much as people enjoyed it, "Role Models" hasn't really been on the path to a sequel like other popular comedies have. Wain told MTV last year that he'd like to do a sequel or a spin-off, but that's as far as things have gone.

Well at least one person is interested in coming back for more "Role Models": King Argotron himself, Ken Jeong. Speaking to MTV's Josh Horowitz on the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet last week, Jeong excitedly talked about his desire to reprise his role.

"You're talking about sequels. Someone on Twitter-- yeah, I tweet, so what?" he said, looking directly at the camera, as if waiting to be challenged, before continuing. "Someone on Twitter actually said 'you should do Role Models 2.' David Wain, the director, and I follow each other, so I immediately re-tweeted that to David Wain." Read more...

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One of the movies we’re watching closely in these parts is “Paul,” the next off-the-wall comedy from Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Two of the guys behind “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz.” By now, you probably know that "Paul" has a dream cast which includes Pegg, Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Sigourney Weaver, Jason Bateman and Bill Hader. However, little has been divulged about the role played by comedy veteran Jane Lynch – a scene stealer in flicks like “Role Models,” “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and most any Christopher Guest mockumentary you can think of. Until now, that is.

“In ‘Paul,’ I am in one scene, but it’s a pretty cool one,” Lynch explained when we caught up with her recently. “I run this little restaurant called the ‘Ailey-Inn.’” Read more...

Tags Glee, jane lynch, paul, role models, seth rogen, simon pegg, Smiley Face, spring breakdown

In last year’s hit comedy “Role Models,” Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott played two ne’er-do-well energy drink salesmen forced into a youth mentoring program called Sturdy Wings. There they met Augie, a medieval role-playing enthusiast and Ronnie, a dirty-minded bundle of pre-teen energy. In between the hijinks and boob jokes, all four of them end up learning a few lessons -- and the movie became one of 2008’s highest grossing R-rated comedies.

And this being Hollywood, where every success is destined to be plumbed for possible sequels, spin-offs and any sort of ancillary tie-in (videogames! breakfast cereal!), the writer/director David Wain has been discussing a second “Role Models” movie. Read more...

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David Wain -- director of "Role Models" and "Wet Hot American Summer and creator of "Stella" and "The State" -- is live blogging the Oscars for MTV! Stay here throughout the night for up to the minute commentary.

Hi everyone and welcome to my Oscar live blog! This is it! The big night has finally arrived. I knew there would be a lot of stars out tonight - but I had no idea there would be over A DOZEN stars! Boy do we have a lot to talk about. I'll be updating you all moment by moment with my witty thoughts and reports... and away we go!

8:08 p.m. ET: So just to set the scene, I'm here in Hollywood, just a few miles from the site of the Oscars! I'm staying at the home of my friend and major movie star Elizabeth Banks, sitting in her TV room, watching the show!

Elizabeth Banks is not here with me, because she got invited to the Vanity Fair party. If I'd been invited to that, I'd be there and not blogging with all of you. So it's a win win! Here's Elizabeth and her husband Max right before they left! Read more...

Tags academy awards, david wain, Oscars, role models, stella, wet hot american summer

FROM DAVID WAIN - DIRECTOR OF "ROLE MODELS" AND "WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER," CREATOR AND STAR OF "THE STATE" AND "STELLA" AND "WAINY DAYS"

Hey...Join me online LIVE right here during the Oscars where I'll be live blogging throughout the show, giving my play-by-play and instant uncensored analysis for the MTV Movies Blog! You'll enjoy the telecast much more aided by the insight of a top Hollywood director who has seen NEARLY TWO-THIRDS of the best picture nominated films. Get a peek behind the scenes of my life as I'll also be reporting on what snacks I'm consuming, which friends have come over, and which of the nominees I've had sex with (hint: none).

The Oscars fun begins this Sunday at 6pm with our live red carpet coverage, leading up to David Wain's live blog right here beginning 8pm EST, 5pm Pacific. Be sure to check in for the most fun Oscars commentary around.

Tags academy awards, david wain, Oscars, role models, stella, the state

Yesterday we took you into the stuffed animal pit with Paul Rudd (and if you missed it, it's actually more bizarre than it even sounds) and today we want to treat you to some truly offensive chit-chat with the man. Rudd's new flick, "Role Models," is out today and it of course co-stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse or McLovin to those of you who still have "Superbad" on the brain.

So how do you keep things professional when you're working with a young man like Christopher? Apparently you don't. Check out this gem of a riff from Rudd.

If this and the claw pitt incident haven't sufficently Rudd-ed you out, then what the hell are you waiting for, watch the entire BIZARRE Paul Rudd Rough Cut right here.

Tags christopher mintz-plasse, mclovin, paul rudd, role models

Have you ever wanted to chat with one of your favorite actors in a pit filled with stuffed children's toys? Well if the answer to that is a resounding "hells yeah!" and you're a Pull Rudd admirer, you're about to be very jealous of me. In our brand spanking new Rough Cut interview with Paul Rudd I galavant around an arcade with the "Role Models" star. It begins with skeeball and ends in a giant contraption filled with plush toys. Watch the shenanigans below!

Now about those "Ghostbuters 3” rumors...I asked Paul once and for all if there's any truth to him signing on for the upcoming sequel. Here's what he had to say: Read more...

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Yesterday we gave you a first look at "Role Models" in the form of five exclusive photos. Today we're all about the trailer. Watch for the first time as David Wain directs Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, and the artist formerly known as McLovin' in a holiday comedy that includes absurd energy drinks and live action role-playing. Needless to say we're there.

Tags christopher mintz-plasse, paul rudd, role models, seann william scott

My man-crush on Paul Rudd is well known in these parts. And you know what? I'm not apologizing for it. He's addicted to fantasy baseball, has a razor sharp wit, and stars in all the movies I love. I would resent him if I didn't love him so much.

And now Paul is starring in a new flick (directed by frequent collaborator David Wain) alongside the likes of Seann William Scott and McLovin (yes, he has a real name but one must take every opportunity to write a name like McLovin I find). Tomorrow we've got your first look at the trailer and to whet your appetite today we've got a slew of exclusive photos below. Enjoy.

Check out four more exclusive photos right here.

Tags david wain, paul rudd, role models, seann william scott