Jamie Kennedy Teases Malibu’s Most Wanted Sequel 22 Years Later

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Someone in the audience asked if Kennedy would reprise his role as B-Rad, the memorable, wannabe gangster from the popular movie. Kennedy quickly said he thought it would happen, but then, staying in character as B-Rad, he pretended to downplay his excitement.

Kennedy initially hesitated, saying, “It’s hard to say what will happen.” Then, instead of discussing a possible return for Brady, she stated, “We need to focus on getting back to how things used to be, and I think we’re starting to do that.”

A possible sequel to *Malibu’s Most Wanted* is being discussed over 22 years after the original movie came out in April 2003. The comedy, starring Jamie Kennedy as the spoiled rich kid B-Rad who pretends to be a gangster, wasn’t well-received by critics-it only earned a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, despite the negative reviews, the film gained a dedicated fan base over the years, with people still quoting memorable lines and praising Kennedy’s performance.

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Kennedy is hopeful about the new movie because he’s seeing a change in the film industry. He built his career on comedies that made around $8 million, and he’s hoping to see more of them. His comments highlight a growing feeling in Hollywood that comedies need to return to theaters, as the genre has largely moved to streaming services in recent years.

Kennedy seemed genuinely excited at the panel about potentially reprising a favorite role, and the audience shared his enthusiasm. When someone mentioned the character B-Rad, the crowd excitedly shouted lines from the movie. Kennedy playfully responded with, “B-Razy. B-Razy!” – a nod to one of the character’s well-known nicknames.

Kennedy hasn’t revealed many details about the story, schedule, or production, but he seems optimistic that the project will actually happen, indicating discussions are moving forward. It’s still uncertain if Brad Pitt’s return will bring a fresh energy that makes this version a new classic, but fans can re-enjoy the original on various streaming services in the meantime.

No release date has been announced for the sequel.

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2025-09-29 13:27