After almost being permanently shelved in a studio vault due to corporate tax write-offs and subsequently rescued by Ketchup Entertainment, Coyote vs. Acme is finally ready to take its rightful place on movie screens nationwide. Looney Tunes fans can now experience the film on the big screen as intended and delight in one of the best live-action animated hybrids since Robert Zemeckis’s seminal classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit. To celebrate its triumphant theatrical arrival, we are thrilled to share an exclusive interview with stars Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, legendary Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza, and director Dave Green!
We caught up with Will, John, and Lana to discuss the intense uncertainty surrounding the film’s release timeline, their initial reactions when Ketchup Entertainment stepped up to purchase the feature from Warner Bros., and their absolute favorite moments working alongside iconic animated characters in this unhinged, hilarious, and heartwarming courtroom comedy. John breaks down whether he prefers playing a heroic face or a villainous heel in front of the camera, while Lana reflects on the physical demands of her role and what it was like acting alongside legendary characters her parents grew up watching.
Switching over to Dave and Eric, we discuss what it truly feels like to watch their passion project become one of Hollywood’s greatest turnaround success stories after facing such immense corporate pushback. They share how they celebrated when the news broke that Ketchup Entertainment had swooped in to save the film, while Eric opens up about the immense honor of portraying so many beloved animation legends for a new generation.
Check out a sampling from our full Coyote vs. Acme review:
“It blows my mind to think that this movie could have stayed locked in a vault, completely unseen, considering the incredible amount of passion and hard work poured into every single frame. For audiences who enjoy live-action animation hybrids, classic Looney Tunes antics, and creative legal comedies, it is an absolute slam dunk. It’s a movie with a massive heart and endless jokes to tell that remind us why these characters remain such a vital part of animation history. Coyote vs. Acme is a wildly fun way to get the classic band back together, and it fully deserves to be seen by everyone.”
Coyote vs. Acme is in theaters now!