Sean William Scott Is Wrong About A Modern American Pie: It Already Happened
While it's understandable that actor Sean William Scott thinks that a modern take on American Pie wouldn't work today given its characteristic lewd humor, that exact kind of comedy movie actually already happened not long ago. In a recent interview, Scott, who plays Steve "Stifmeister" Stifler in American Pie, admitted that some of the series' comedy would now be considered too inappropriate and tasteless. He further states that modern viewers, including himself, prefer "more of a witty, smart humor and good writing" instead of something that is "kind of over-the-top." (via Jake's Takes)
The original 1999 American Pie followed a group of high school seniors trying to lose their virginity before Prom. Its 2001 sequel American Pie II reunites the gang as they try to create a sex-filled summer break. Many American Pie actorsdidn't return for American Wedding in 2003 when couple Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) get married. Finally, there was 2012's American Reunion, which brought the original cast together to look back at the first movie's events. In addition, there were five direct-to-video American Pie: Presents movies between 2005 and 2020. American Pie was in line with the time's raunchy teen comedies like There's Something About Mary, Old School, and Superbad, yet the genre has generally dwindled in popularity.
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However, 2018's Blockers is perhaps the closest thing to a modern American Pie, and it garnered quite a positive reception if its box office numbers and general reviews provide any indication. Directed by Pitch Perfect writer/producer Kay Cannon, Blockers follows three parents played by John Cena, Ike Barinholtz, and Leslie Mann
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