Before the critical acclaim and blockbuster success of The Lego Movie, talks for a sequel were already in motion. On 3 February 2014, Jared Stern and Michelle Morgan were tasked to write a screenplay.[1] On 21 February 2014, the studio scheduled the sequel for a 26 May 2017, release.[2] On 12 March 2014, Deadline reported that the first film's animation co-director Chris McKay would direct the sequel with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as producers.[3] Warner Bros. did not invite co-producer of the first film, Village Roadshow Pictures, to return as a participant in the sequel, due to Warner Bros. having now more confidence in the film and trying to keep as much profit as possible for itself.[4] On 10 April 2014, McKay expressed that he would like to introduce more women in the sequel than men.[5] On 28 July 2014, it was reported that on the internet, Chris Pratt expressed interest in reprising his role as Emmet for the sequel.[6] It was also reported that Will Arnett might return as Batman, but had not decided yet Ver más