Lainey Gossip Blind: Franchise Fat 9/22/11

**zillah.** · September 22nd, 2011, 11:32 AM

He showed up the first time fit and fine but this time around he was rather round about the tum. The director noticed and was not happy, fearing for the consistency of the franchise. When asked to slim down, the slightly schlumpy star responded, “This movie isn’t worth it.” The trim-down request was rejected, and the show went on, but feelings were sore and things were a bit stiff until Sir Portly finished his scenes.

Franchise Fat blind riddle written by Sarah 22sept11

**greysfang** · September 22nd, 2011, 12:46 PM

Mike Meyers doing another Austin Powers.

**rockchick** · September 22nd, 2011, 01:36 PM

I second the MM guess. I can live without another Austin Powers thing though

**dksnj** · September 22nd, 2011, 01:53 PM

Not sure. The way it is worded makes it sound like this is the 2nd film in what will be a franchise. Although, I would think it would have to be with someone who has some 'star power' that he was able to film w/out losing the weight.

**ehanc** · September 22nd, 2011, 02:51 PM

RDJ? Sherlock Holmes

**SunShine23** · September 22nd, 2011, 05:22 PM

isnt austin supposed to be chubby?

**Sm0kah0ntas** · September 23rd, 2011, 04:51 AM

A lot of the leaner mean are looking chunky these days, this could be anybody. Well not my baby Hugh Jackman

**Pinkii** · September 23rd, 2011, 06:22 PM

daniel Craig? is he doing another bond?

**McJag** · September 23rd, 2011, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Pinkii

daniel Craig? is he doing another bond?

I can't see him saying that. He seems more of a pro.

**Brookie** · September 23rd, 2011, 06:46 PM

Please reassure me we're not getting another goddamn Austin Powers movie.

**sputnik** · September 23rd, 2011, 07:01 PM

not daniel craig, he hasn't gained any weight.

**greysfang** · September 23rd, 2011, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Brookie

Please reassure me we're not getting another goddamn Austin Powers movie.

Can't help you.

**dksnj** · September 23rd, 2011, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Brookie

Please reassure me we're not getting another goddamn Austin Powers movie.

uh oh - from Mike Myer's IMDB:

2013 Austin Powers 4 (announced)
Austin Powers

Since it says 'announced' they wouldn't be fliming yet, so I guess this would rule him out.

**NoNoRehab** · September 24th, 2011, 01:19 AM

Since it says they waited until Sir Portly "finished his scenes" and not the movie that implies he's supporting, not the star. Has Sir Ian McKellen bulked up? He recently shot "The Hobbit."