Miss Piggy, the iconic porcine diva from The Muppets ensemble, is set to headline her own feature film, marking a significant return to the big screen for the beloved character. The project is being produced by Academy Award-winning actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone, with a script penned by Broadway sensation Cole Escola.

Jennifer Lawrence publicly announced the exciting news during an appearance on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers' Las Culturistas podcast. She candidly revealed, "I don't know if I can announce this, but I'm just going to. Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole is writing it." When pressed on whether she and Stone would also feature in the film, Lawrence, who was promoting her new movie Die My Love, confirmed their participation, stating, "we have to." No further details about the as-yet-unannounced project were disclosed by Lawrence.

Cole Escola, who is crafting the screenplay, recently garnered critical acclaim and won a Tony Award for their performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Broadway play "Oh, Mary!", which Escola also wrote. Their work on the satirical and campy take on the Lincoln Presidency has positioned them as a compelling voice in entertainment. Escola has also been added to the cast for the third season of Netflix's "One Piece."

Miss Piggy, a character first introduced in a Herb Alpert TV special, initially played a minor role within The Muppets. However, as "The Muppet Show" progressed, she rapidly evolved into the fashion-forward, French-speaking, karate-chopping diva known and adored (and sometimes feared) by her fellow Muppets. Her defining characteristic is her passionate, often possessive, love for Kermit the Frog, a relationship that has been a central theme throughout The Muppets' history, experiencing frequent on-and-off periods. Piggy has been a major player in all of The Muppets' cinematic endeavors, showcasing memorable moments such as an Esther Williams-esque aqua-dance scene in "The Great Muppet Caper," a (sort of) marriage to Kermit in "The Muppets Take Manhattan," and her portrayal of Emily Crachit in "The Muppet Christmas Carol." In 2011's "The Muppets," she took on a new role, relocating to France to become an editor for Vogue magazine. Originally voiced and performed by Frank Oz, Miss Piggy's character has been performed by Eric Jacobson since 2002.

Beyond Miss Piggy's solo film, other Muppet projects are also in development. "The Muppet Show" itself is slated for a one-off special, set to be hosted by pop star Sabrina Carpenter. This special will air on Disney+ in 2026, commemorating The Muppet Show's 50th anniversary, and is intended to potentially launch an ongoing revival of the beloved series. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for future updates regarding these exciting Muppet ventures.