Matt Damon had made a pitch to portray Jason Bateman in an ‘Arrested Development’ movie. There have been hopes for a big screen sequel to the hit sitcom, which originally aired for three seasons on Fox from 2003 and 2006. The 56-year-old actor, who played Michael Bluth in the show, confirmed there was actually a pitch for a film with creator Mitchell Hurwitz wanting to get some big names on board. However, Bateman insisted there are no firm plans to get the film off the ground, and he doesn’t see the idea becoming a reality. He also referenced David Cross’ aspiring character Tobias, quipping, \”Of course, David Cross would play Tobias in the film as well, because he was an actor\”. He starred as a mysterious stranger who attempts to blackmail a TSA agent into allowing a dangerous package on a Christmas flight last year. Taron Egerton, who plays the TSA agent, believes Jason’s role is more menacing because the beloved comedic actor is playing against type. They let me do it as just a guy and this is just his job. He wants to blow this plane up, move on to the next thing, and get home for the holidays too”.
