Zemeckis Confirms No Sequel to Roger Rabbit

Director Robert Zemeckis has confirmed that a sequel to the iconic 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit is unlikely to be made due to Disney's current stance on the character Jessica Rabbit. Despite having a completed script, Zemeckis stated, "The current Disney would never make Roger Rabbit today... They can't make a movie with Jessica in it." He pointed to the changes made to Jessica's character at Disneyland, where she was dressed in a trench coat instead of her original attire, as evidence of Disney's shift in priorities regarding character portrayals. Zemeckis lamented that the scandalous nature of Jessica Rabbit is a barrier to the film's production, contrasting it with his original vision for the movie that aimed to appeal to adults. The director's comments have sparked discussions about the evolution of Disney's content standards and the potential audience for such a sequel in today's market.