'Book Of Mormon' Movie Confirmed By Parker And Stone

Entertainment Weekly:

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have confirmed to EW that they plan to adapt their Broadway hit The Book of Mormon for the big screen. The multiple Tony-winning comedy-musical, which stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad as a pair of Mormon missionaries attempting to find converts in Uganda, has been playing to sold out houses since opening this spring and a national tour is set to debut in Denver, Colo., next summer.

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Comments

[ConcertQueen]

05:28 PM on 11/01/2011

Although a "Book of Mormon" movie would be awesome, it would be very hard for it to compare to the amazing Broadway production.

http://www.cheapticketnews.com/2011/10/12/the-book-of-mormon-eugene-oneill-theatre-new-york/

[Katholeen]

11:59 PM on 09/27/2011

They are great! Irreverant and fun! Bring it on guys! Can you premiere it in Utah?

[General Public]

07:30 PM on 09/13/2011

I hope Trey Parker and Matt Stone actually play the 2 Mormon missionaries themselves, that would be hilarious to see them do some acting!

[craig2574]

12:50 PM on 09/13/2011

Do it with puppets or animated with South Park characters!

[Aesthete]

12:38 PM on 09/13/2011

I'm not a Mormon, but I must say that the best and most compassionate neighbor I ever had was a kind, Mormon lady. She's the only Mormon I've ever actually gotten to know. If one needed help with something, she was there for you. I have a copy of the Book of Mormon because some Mormon guys going house to house with their message left it on my doorstep. The gist of it appears to be that the Bible, as most of us know it, didn't just stop with the book of Revelation, but is ongoing, although I've forgotten most of the details.

[craig2574]

12:52 PM on 09/13/2011

Parker and Stone have said mormons are actually the nicest people they have ever met. They make fun of them because its still a rather new religion.

[mamacat]

07:40 AM on 09/13/2011

I knew a lot of Mormons growing up. It amazes me that so many very nice people could be members of such a dumb religion.

[Mitch Johnesee]

12:51 PM on 09/13/2011

Not really a glowing endorsement... but the only place you have a point is Scientology... otherwise, it is much, much dum.ber.

[dblueII]

01:27 AM on 09/13/2011

One of the great moments from the show, and notably kid friendly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggtPHDmrR8

[Katholeen]

12:14 AM on 09/28/2011

Thanks! That was great!

[Billyeveryteen]

11:48 PM on 09/12/2011

Awesomesause!! I'll be there!

[Contact1972]

11:39 PM on 09/12/2011

YES!!!
:-)

[RepublicansAreFail]

11:35 PM on 09/12/2011

Mormonism, the scientology of the 1800's.

[Karen Ferguson]

10:10 AM on 09/13/2011

Hardly. Scientology is based on L Ron Hubbards science fiction novels and Mormonism is based on God and Jesus Christ..... Just like any other Christian religion.... it's The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.... Mormon is a nickname because of the Book... which is NOT the "bible" of the religion... the King James Bible is. get your facts and history straight before you post stupid, uninformed comments

[Mitch Johnesee]

12:39 PM on 09/13/2011

lol - is that it? It's based on "God and Jesus Christ"?? It's just that simple?

It's not some guy who found some magic plates that only he could read, could never verify, and contained some of the most absurd c.r.a.p one could imagine?

You should open your mind to the idea that Mormonism was basically science fiction. If you believe it, great, but don't get pis.sed at others for questioning the fact you believe in nonsense.

[RepublicansAreFail]

03:46 PM on 09/13/2011

Mormonism is sci-fi just like every other religion that man has made up. Get a clue.

[Brautigan]

06:34 AM on 09/29/2011

dumb post.

[kandem]

11:02 PM on 09/12/2011

I'm confused...is this musical poking fun at Mormonism or glorifying it?

[dblueII]

01:15 AM on 09/13/2011

The answer will cost you 12.50, plus popcorn.

[JackDeath]

03:59 AM on 09/13/2011

Screw that! I just download it off the Internet like everyone else.

[samuraifrog37]

08:44 AM on 09/13/2011

It won't cost me a penny.

[samuraifrog37]

08:47 AM on 09/13/2011

Breath slow and deeply. You are safe and among people who care for you. Go to see the play after your release and decide for yourself.

[alexanr2]

10:19 PM on 09/12/2011

While I don't agree with the morman belief that Christianity was gone and Joseph Smith brought it back. (it fundamentaly flies in the face of what Christ did). I do believe that any attempt to deface the christian beliefs is a blow to all Christianity. Could you imaging if a movie was made mocking radical Islam, the world would be up in arms! Sad day for Christianity.

[bsultan]

10:46 PM on 09/12/2011

Fail comment.

[RC81]

11:18 PM on 09/12/2011

Well, in any case, your comment is kinda sad. No, lame. That was the word I was searching for.

[Don Harry Santiago]

09:55 PM on 09/12/2011

LOL no way haha South Park guys its gonna be off the chain!

[BuckyJamesDio]

09:14 PM on 09/12/2011

This will be a keeper. I have no doubt. Also looking forward to the national tour kickoff next year ...

[globalguy]

06:22 PM on 09/12/2011

LOL....I know this is counter intuitive but this movie will 100% help LDS recruitment! :)

[General Public]

07:29 PM on 09/13/2011

True... if you're a cult, any publicity is good publicity... but once you're a major world religion, you don't want anyone to say anything bad about you... that's just about the only difference between cults and religions... oh and religions have more money than cults.

[globalguy]

07:48 PM on 09/13/2011

Jesus Christ was a cult leader and it worked! :)

Stay positive and you'll live longer and be happier!