American Pie 5 story teased by American reunion writer – A potential Stifler's Mom and Jim's dad romance?

A glimpse into the storyline of American Pie 5 has been hinted at by Jon Hurwitz, co-writer and co-director of American Reunion. The iconic American Pie franchise, originating in 1999, has entertained audiences with its teen sex comedy narrative, centered around best friends Jim, Kevin, Finch, and Oz, alongside the irreverent Stifler and their diverse love interests.

While the main franchise comprises four movies—American Pie, American Pie 2, American Wedding, and American Reunion—five direct-to-DVD spinoffs also exist.

Twitter Tease: A Fan Inquiry Sparks American Pie 5 Idea

Responding to a fan's inquiry on Twitter regarding the prospect of American Pie 5, Jon Hurwitz, also co-creator of Cobra Kai, playfully suggested that if Universal was keen on exploring the romance between Jim's Dad and Stifler's Mom, they knew where to find the creative team. This playful hint stirred excitement among fans, particularly considering the characters' blossoming relationship in American Reunion.

Feasibility of Hurwitz's American Pie 5 Idea

The concept floated by Hurwitz holds intriguing potential for an American Pie 5 storyline. Currently in development with screenwriter Sujata Day, the upcoming American Pie movie isn't expected to feature major recurring characters or storylines.

However, if American Pie 5 becomes a reality, Hurwitz's proposal could be a winning formula. Bringing Stifler's Mom and Jim's Dad to the forefront would place two beloved characters, who had never shared substantial on-screen interaction before American Reunion, in the spotlight.

While Stifler's Mom has remained on the fringes of the American Pie narrative, occasionally appearing in the four main movies with a recurring subplot involving Finch, Jim's Dad has been a crucial supporting figure throughout the franchise. Often providing awkward advice to his son and making appearances in four out of five American Pie Presents spinoffs, Jim's Dad has become an integral part of the series.

Capitalizing on Star Power: Coolidge and Levy

Centering American Pie 5 around these two characters could leverage the heightened popularity of Jennifer Coolidge and Eugene Levy, the actors behind Stifler's Mom and Jim's Dad. Levy, propelled by his success in Schitt's Creek, a Canadian sitcom co-created with his son Daniel Levy, has garnered recent acclaim. Similarly, Jennifer Coolidge achieved considerable success through her role in The White Lotus, securing an Emmy and a Golden Globe.

FAQs

Will there be American Pie 5?

Seann William Scott is open to revisiting a couple of his most iconic characters. Although American Pie 5 and Goon 3 are not officially in development, Scott expresses interest in reprising arguably his two most iconic roles, Steve Stifler and Doug Glatt.

Who remade American Pie?

On January 29, 2021, McLean unveiled a re-recording of "American Pie" featuring the lead vocals of the country a cappella group Home Free. This rendition found its place in Marvel's Black Widow movie in 2021, becoming the favorite song of the title character, Black Widow (Yelena Belova).