Jeff Bridges more than happy to play The Dude again in Big Lebowski sequel
The Oscar-winning actor abides
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A sequel to The Big Lebowski has seen many a rumour over the past five years, mainly fuelled by actor John Turturro who suggested an idea for a spin-off film featuring his character Jesus Quintana.
While the Coen Brothers went on to rubbish any notion of a sequel, it's now emerged that one person who quite likes the idea of a follow-up is the film's lead, Jeff Bridges. Moreover, the actor would even be up for reprising his role as The Dude.
“I’ve heard that for years, John saying that. I think it's a great idea," Bridges told Business Insider. "Yeah, it might be fun playing a little cameo as The Dude. I’m hoping they make a little Lebowski [sequel] because it’s all set up. I impregnated Maude [Julianne Moore]. As The Stranger [Sam Elliott] says, ‘There’s a little Lebowski on the way,’ you know?”
The Big Lebowski has generated a huge cult since its release in 1998 earning its very own festival, Lebowski Fest, as well as an online religion named Dudeism. The film co-stars John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Tara Reid.
The Coen Brothers' most recent film Hail, Caesar! was released in February. Bridges is currently being touted for a 2017 Oscar nomination for his role in Texas-set crime drama Hell or High Water which will be released in the UK on 9 September.
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