DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel Dropped by Warner Bros.

EW.com reports that Warner Bros Studio has dropped plans to develop a sequel to the 1994 hit comedy DUMB AND DUMBER. The project had been in the works at New Line Cinema.

According to the report, the film's original writers and directors, Bobby and Peter Farrelly are looking for a new financier and distributor for the sequel, which is to be titled "Dumb and Dumber To". Original stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels were expected to return in their respective roles of Lloyd and Harry. In the sequel, the two friends go on a road trip to find Harry's illegitimate daughter for a kidney transplant.

The original buddy comedy was a box office hit, grossing $127,175,374 in the United States, and $247,275,374 worldwide, and topping the holiday season film gross. While initial reception towards the film was mixed, Dumb and Dumber has since obtained a cult following and has spawned a TV animated series, and a 2003 prequel.