Miss Piggy to Star in Disney Movie Produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone
Once a chorus pig and later a feminist icon, Miss Piggy is stepping into the spotlight with her own Disney film. The project is being co-produced by Golden Globe winner Jennifer Lawrence and Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone.
Announcement and Production Details
Jennifer Lawrence shared the news during an interview on the Las Culturistas Podcast, where she said:
“I don’t know if I can announce this, but I’m just gonna. Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie.”
The Hunger Games star added that playwright and comedian Cole Escola, known for the Broadway hit Oh, Mary!, is writing the screenplay. When asked if she and Stone might appear in the film, Lawrence replied:
“I think so,”
and jokingly noted that it's surprising they haven’t made a movie together before.
Origins of the Project
During her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Lawrence explained that the concept originated during the pandemic lockdown at the height of “cancel culture.” She remembered a conversation about Miss Piggy’s cultural symbolism, recalling:
“She said, ‘Miss Piggy is a feminist icon. It would be so funny if Miss Piggy got canceled.’”
Lawrence clarified that this idea didn’t directly shape the movie’s plot but served as inspiration for its creation.
Background of Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy first appeared as a minor character on The Muppet Show in the mid-1970s before becoming a central figure later in the decade. Known for her glamorous diva persona, she remains one of The Muppets’ most beloved characters and is famous for her tumultuous yet iconic relationship with Kermit the Frog.
Author’s Summary
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up to produce a Disney film about Miss Piggy, marking a modern revival of one of pop culture’s most enduring icons.