Dec 23, 2008 by B. Alan Orange

Are Michael Cera and Beyonce Heading for Gilligan's Island?

Sherwood Schwartz, creator of The Brady Bunch, and his son Lloyd Schwartz are finally moving ahead on a big screen version of Gilligan's Island, a 1969 sitcom which the legendary producer also created. And if the two Schwartzs have it their way, Michael Cera will be slipping into that famous red shirt and white hat as Gilligan. They are also currently trying to nab Beyonce as sexy movie star Ginger.

Speaking with Tv Guide during his induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Sherwood explained that a deal, "Just happened in the last 48 hours. I can't take this much excitement at my age." Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the hit series, likes the idea of Beyonce playing Ginger and stated, "There isn't anybody sexier than Beyonce!"

The Gilligan's Island movie doesn't have a set start date at this time, and no actors have been signed just yet. You can expect to hear more on this project in the very near future.


Sources: TV Guide

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Comments (23)

  1. rileygrl3386

    I agree with SWAK1774. I think they should get someone like Isla Fisher or another Sultry Redhead for the part of Ginger. As a redhead I am so sick of Hollywood remaking/ relaunching movies or TV shows that originally had a redhead as the female lead and giving it to a dumb pop star (Who can't act their way out of a paper bag) or another blond. However I do think they have it right by giving the part of Gilligan to Michael Cera.

    3 years agoby @rileygrl3386Flag

  2. Wiley

    Next thing you hear, they'll be making the Professor a Gay character!

    ...Uhh...wait a minute....

    3 years agoby @wileyFlag

  3. SuperCanayaZ

    No, no, no! a Gilligan's Island movie.

    3 years agoby @supercanayazFlag

  4. SWAK1774

    No, no, no! Not Beyonce as Ginger! I want to see a sexy red head playing the part. If they are going to do a remake at least stick close to what the characters looked like. I loved this show when I was a kid.

    3 years agoby @swak1774Flag

  5. Mutant

    Annoucing today is that Gilligan's Island is now Fluffy Town.

    Oh please, this is a very bad idea and who the hell is Michael Cera I've never heard of him but have heard of Beyonce. Not a fan of hers but who is.

    3 years agoby @zenderFlag

  6. supermanvenom

    Beyonce, what the hell. Hello can't act.

    3 years agoby @supermanvenomFlag

  7. BlindBat

    Michael Cera is perfect for the part. Some other posters thinks he is too dorky? What was Gilligan? Do some of the younger posters even remember this show? Bob Denver wasn't exactly Brad Pitt. As far as stupid movies go, I know ALL of you have a secret stupid movie that for some reason or another you love. Yeah, Gilligan's Island will probably bomb, but it will become someone's check your brain at the door movie.

    3 years agoby @blindbatFlag

  8. KirkEpsilon

    wow this is gonna suck. The show sucked and doesn't deserve a movie decades later. Especially not with this crummy cast

    3 years agoby @kirkepsilonFlag

  9. Marcusx

    that would be setting up for a sequel, and god knows none of us want one of these!

    3 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  10. artkid04

    maybe not, maybe they don't make it off the island

    3 years agoby @artkid04Flag

  11. Marcusx

    how would this even work? they were all stuck on that island for years. and now we are to expect that a black ginger anda dorky michel cera as Gilligan can get off the damn thing in about 110 minutes? gimme abreak. this sh*t is headed for disaster

    3 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  12. ed_wood

    I never thought that having Beyonce in a movie would be a good thing. She's a terrible actress and this movie is a dumb idea.

    3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  13. Shelley

    Trying to 'nab' Beyonce? I really do not think it would take much to get her to take the part. I still do not understand the fascination with her and acting because she is a horrible actress.

    3 years agoby @shelleyFlag

  14. wolfbiker904

    beyonce sucks why would anyone put her in a movie like this ,or wonder woman?

    3 years agoby @wolfbiker904Flag

  15. MovieBuff

    haha lame

    3 years agoby @moviebuff123Flag

  16. Diaigma

    How is dark knight being ignorant? The original Ginger was white. I don't care either way who plays Ginger, cause I won't see it.

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  17. horrorfan402

    it sounds interesting and ofcourse michael cera would kill it. i don't really like beyonce as an actress which is why i would not consider that good casting. the not casting her because she is a black "chick", not so sure if i agree with that. the dark night sounds like a skin head to me. stop being ignorant people.

    3 years agoby @horrorfan402Flag

  18. The Dark Knight

    HAHAHA not Beyonce NO WAY we need a white chick!

    3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag

  19. ShadowfoxSC

    don't think this is necessary

    3 years agoby @shadowscFlag

  20. -comrade-

    Please no, to this whole thing. Cera is funny, but this is f*cking unnecessary, and will end up terribly.

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  21. JR

    what's next a black bruce wayne?

    3 years agoby @supbitchFlag

  22. CB Junior

    i think michael cera can do it

    3 years agoby @cbjuniorFlag

  23. Diaigma

    Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...

    If this takes Beyonce out of that Wonder Woman delusion, I won't mind a bit, even though the original Ginger is white. However, TV to Movie adaptions have liberties to shake things up. I'm cool with that, but I'm not sure that I'll see this in theaters.

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

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