A solo feature is in the works, produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone — but will Kermit be joining her?
By Ciceros.org
After decades of scene-stealing sass, karate chops, and diva flair, Miss Piggy is finally getting the star treatment she’s always claimed she deserved. In a surprise announcement that has delighted Muppet fans worldwide, Oscar-winning actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone revealed they are producing a brand-new Miss Piggy solo film — the first ever of its kind.
In a world where franchises dominate, the Muppets are making a comeback — and this time, it’s all about her.
A long-overdue spotlight
Despite her legendary status as the glamorous and outrageous icon of the Muppet universe, Miss Piggy has never headlined a film on her own. That’s about to change. In a recent podcast appearance on Las Culturistas, Lawrence confirmed that she and Stone—long-time friends and lifelong Muppet fans—are teaming up to produce the feature.
The script is being written by none other than Cole Escola, fresh off a Tony win for their irreverent stage hit Oh, Mary!. Escola, who once joked online about doing a Miss Piggy biopic, appears to have turned that gag into a real greenlit production.
No title, synopsis or release date has yet been officially released, but the buzz is unmistakable: this is Miss Piggy’s moment.
A feminist icon in felt
For over 40 years, Miss Piggy has been more than just a puppet—she’s been a persona. Created by Frank Oz and first introduced in the 1970s, Piggy rose through the ranks of The Muppet Show with a flair for fashion, a penchant for self-promotion, and a refusal to be spoken down to.
She is equal parts comedic parody and feminist powerhouse: unafraid to demand attention, loyal to her dreams, and always armed with a dramatic exit or a perfectly timed karate chop. Piggy has taken on everything from Shakespearean tragedy to Vogue magazine spreads. She has been a talk-show guest, a beauty queen, an action hero, and a diva — sometimes all at once.
“Fierce, feminine, and funny” could be her motto. In an age of evolving gender roles and empowerment narratives, Miss Piggy’s unapologetic self-worth makes her both timeless and timely.
Her vulnerability, too, is part of her enduring appeal. Beneath the rhinestones and raw determination lies a pig with genuine feelings — often betrayed, often ridiculed, but never defeated. That delicate balance of strength and softness is what’s made her such a relatable figure to generations of fans, particularly women.
Of course, there’s Kermit…
No article about Miss Piggy is complete without mention of her long-suffering, eternally green paramour: Kermit the Frog.
Their love story has always been a touch operatic — with Piggy often more committed than Kermit might prefer. But it’s a dynamic audiences never tired of. Whether she was declaring undying affection or storming off in a blaze of pearls and perfume, Piggy’s heart has always belonged to her “Kermie”.
Still, she’s not a one-frog pig. Over the decades, she’s flirted with everyone from Hollywood hunks to actual royalty (fictional or otherwise), including cameos with Christopher Reeve, Pierce Brosnan, and even a romantic fantasy sequence involving George Clooney.
Miss Piggy is both an idealist and a pragmatist — she dreams of the fairy tale, but she also writes it herself.
What we know so far about the film
- Miss Piggy will headline her first-ever solo film.
- Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are producing the movie for Disney.
- Cole Escola is writing the script.
- Lawrence suggested that she and Stone might appear in the film alongside Piggy.
So far, no official word on title, tone, or whether this will be a musical, a mockumentary, or something completely unexpected — though with Escola at the helm, some irreverence is likely guaranteed.
Will the rest of the Muppets appear?
The big mystery: Will Kermit show up?
At the time of writing, Disney has not confirmed whether other Muppets will be joining Miss Piggy onscreen. Some outlets hint at cameos from the classic gang — Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal — while others suggest this may be a bold, Piggy-only venture.
That ambiguity may be intentional. As one headline cheekily put it: “Miss Piggy finally kicks Kermit to the curb – and gets her own movie.”
But if Kermit does return, expect sparks — or fur — to fly.
A new era for the Muppets?
Disney’s treatment of the Muppets over the past decade has been somewhat inconsistent — from short-lived TV revivals to theme park appearances. But a high-profile solo film backed by Hollywood’s elite could signal the start of a new Muppet renaissance.
As one entertainment analyst noted:
“Giving Miss Piggy the spotlight says something about where Disney thinks the brand can go. She’s not just part of the ensemble — she is the draw.”
What to expect next
Keep an eye out for:
- The official title and trailer
- Casting news, including whether Lawrence and Stone appear as humans or Muppet-ified avatars
- Details on the story—is it a diva biopic, a backstage comedy, or an action-adventure with lipstick?
- Soundtrack info – because if this isn’t a musical, we’ll eat our feather boas
Final thoughts
In a pop culture landscape crowded with superheroes, reboots and cinematic universes, there’s something refreshing — and frankly, fabulous — about Miss Piggy taking centre stage.
She may be made of foam, but she has more charisma than half of Hollywood.
And this time, the light is all hers.
