Kathleen Turner Joins Dumb & Dumber To

Part of me wondered if Universal might get cold feet on Dumb & Dumber To. Right after they agreed to take the sequel Warner Brothers (rather surprisingly, all things considered) didn't want Jim Carrey makes a big stink about not promoting Kick-Ass 2... produced and distributed by Universal.

Not going into what was in his heart here (and do I have an opinion on that, kids), but the fact is the studio had to be pissed. And when Kick-Ass 2 tanked, don't doubt there are several execs placing the blame squarely on Carrey, the biggest name in the cast who was considered a huge "get" when cast. To the point where perhaps they could be less-than-willing to stay in the Jim Carrey after all.

Rest assured that is not the case. Variety reports casting is taking shape with Kathleen Turner as the first new addition alongside the returning Carrey and Jeff Daniels. No official word on her role or the plot though rumors suggest it involves Harry (Daniels)'s lost daughter. They’re saying it will be ready for next summer. Obviously it will be out next Christmas instead marking the 20^th anniversary of the original classic.

Yes, I called Dumb & Dumber a classic! Have you watched it lately? It's pretty brilliant, and subtle, in how they handle the characters' stupidity.