Christmas 2008 became even more memorable as the family film "Marley & Me" is ordered by TV network NBC. Will the TV sequel get its A-list actors like Jennifer Aniston to return? News, rumors and cast speculations are revealed online.
The 2008 film "Marley & Me" was released during the holiday season, specifically on Christmas day and has since kept the largest box office hit selling almost $15 million for a Christmas opening day.
The story focuses on the newly married couple John and Jenny, and the challenges they face together. As Jenny contemplates having a child, John finds a dog, who they name Marley, as a trial to find out if they are able to become responsible in rearing a baby (in this case, Marley). As Marley grows into adulthood, he proves to be incorrigible, which is a big challenge for the couple. Marley ages as does the family, and soon dies.
Although this comedy-drama "Marley & Me" attained high box office sales, critics reviews were average. Variety's Todd McCarthy shares, "as broad and obvious as it could be, but delivers on its own terms thanks to sparky chemistry between its sunny blond stars, Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, and the unabashed emotion-milking of the final reel. Fox has a winner here, likely to be irresistible to almost everyone but cats ... Animated and emotionally accessible, Aniston comes off better here than in most of her feature films, and Wilson spars well with her, even if, in the film's weaker moments, he shows he's on less certain ground with earnest material than he is with straight-faced impertinence."
However, "Marley & Me" continues to draw out a huge fan base, allowing for a TV show, as announced by NBC recently.
According to reports, "Marley & Me" TV show news, updates and rumors reveal that the "Marley & Me" will be a sequel to the movie, and will continue with the events in the film. News also reveal that the Grogans will miss Marley so much and in turn adopt a new puppy for the family.
News and rumors on the TV show "Marley & Me" have yet to provide information on release date, cast and story - whether or not Jennifer Aniston or Owen Wilson will return is among the biggest question on production. Stay tuned for updates!
