TWINS Sequel TRIPLETS Moves Forward with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Tracy Morgan
A sequel to the 1988 comedy Twins is finally in the works, and the film is titled Triplets. The original stars of the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, are returning to star in the sequel alongside Tracy Morgan, who will hilariously play the third brother. Morgan is replacing Eddie Murphy, who was previously attached to play the role. The original film’s director, Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters) is returning for the sequel, which is being written by Dylan Dawson and Lucas Kavner.
Triplets will shoot January in Boston, as the two unlikely brothers Julian (Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (DeVito) find they are part of a trio.
Reitman explained the full synopsis to Deadline, saying:
“Secretly, there was a third baby born, a Black baby, who hasn’t been in touch with his siblings. They don’t know each other and very early in the movie they meet and it’s how they achieve a bond together after all these years. It’s really a film about family and, no matter how different we all are, we have to learn to get along. These guys have great chemistry together, and you can see that in the reel, and how much energy they bring out in each other.”
Reitman went on to talk about Boston as the perfect venue for shooting:
“We need the winter and my guess is we probably shoot in Boston. It looks great and has mountains nearby, and has a good tax deal. We’re dealing with this as an independent, and we want to keep the costs low. It worked out very well for us in Twins, I see no reason not to do that here.”
This is pretty exciting! The original is really funny, and the fact that the original stars and director are returning is very promising. Are you looking forward to Triplets?
