Jason Segel & The Muppets: Sequel Moving Forward Without Star Who Brought Them Back To The Big Screen

Jason Segel has confirmed rumors that Disney is moving ahead with a Muppets sequel without him.

The reports surfaced a few days ago, and many were surprised to hear that the star who so passionately championed Kermit, Miss Piggy and their friends was unattached to future films. Segel co-wrote the screenplay for The Muppets and of course starred in last year's film.

Segel says his "How I Met Your Mother" schedule and a desire to work on other projects is to blame, but he tells Collider he's not upset that Disney decided to move forward with production. “It’s true but it’s totally amicable. My goal was to bring The Muppets back," Segel said. "And I did that leaving them in very good hands, my writing partner and James Bobin the director. I did what I set out to do, and now I wanna pursue more human-related projects."

The news shouldn't be that surprising, however, as Segel used very similar language when asked last year if he was on board for a sequel. "It's not something I'm even thinking about right now," Segel told The Associated Press. "I'm still focused on this movie. My big goal was just to re-establish The Muppets where they belonged. From there, everything else is gravy. I just wanted to see The Muppets again the way I remembered them."

In other recent Jason Segel news, the actor recently traded pleasantries with comedian Ricky Gervais on Twitter before realizing that people thought the two funnymen were fighting. It's a wild world for Mr. Segel.

PHOTOS of The Muppets' Hollywood Ride:

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• The Muppets UK Premiere

  LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Georgia Salpa attends the UK Premiere of The Muppets at The Mayfair Hotel on January 26, 2012 in London, England. The new Muppets film hits cinemas on February 10th. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Disney)

• 84th Annual Academy Awards - Show

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Presenters Kermit the Frog (L) and Miss Piggy onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 - Inside Arrivals

  LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Miss Piggy of The Muppets attends The Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 at The Royal Opera House on February 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

• The Muppets UK Premiere

  LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Stephen Fry attends the UK Premiere of The Muppets at The Mayfair Hotel on January 26, 2012 in London, England. The new Muppets film hits cinemas on February 10th. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Disney)

• US First Lady Michelle Obama and Kermit

  US First Lady Michelle Obama and Kermit the frog read to children during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 1, 2011 at the Ellipse in Washington. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Muppets" - Arrivals

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Disney character Kermit The Frog attends the Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' 'The Muppets' at the El Capitan Theatre on November 12, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

• New Found Glory Performs At The Hard Rock Cafe On The Strip In Las Vegas

  LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 19: An Animal character from 'The Muppet Show' is displayed on the drum kit of New Found Glory drummer Cyrus Bolooki during the Pop Punk's Not Dead tour at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip in support of the band's new album, 'Radiosurgery' on November 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• 2011 OUT100

  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Miss Piggy attends 2011 OUT100 at the Skylight SOHO on November 17, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Muppets" - Arrivals

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Actress Izabella Miko attends the Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' 'The Muppets' at the El Capitan Theatre on November 12, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Muppets" - Red Carpet

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Sweetums, Walter, Kermit the Frog, Lew Zealand and Gonzo arrive at the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' 'The Muppets' held at the El Capitan Theatre on November 12, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)

• The Fulfillment Fund's "2011 Stars Gala" - Arrivals

  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Hosts Jason Segel and Kermit the Frog speak at The Fulfillment Fund's '2011 Stars Gala' held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 1, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

• Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog are seen during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

• "Let's Rock Elmo" Toy Launch

  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: TV Personality Randy Jackson speaks during the 'Let's Rock Elmo' Toy Launch at the Empire Hotel on September 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)