Directors Joel and Ethan Coen have produced some of the most iconic films of all time, from Raising Arizona and Barton Fink to Fargo and No Country for Old Men. Of course, the entry in their filmography that’s arguably penetrated pop culture in a way that the others haven’t is The Big Lebowski. The 1998 crime comedy is a classic amongst most movie-loving circles, and that’s why so many would still love to see a sequel. Members of the cast have been asked about the possibility over the years, providing a plethora of answers. The latest person to receive the question is the great John Goodman, who gave some honest thoughts while weighing in.
The 71-year-old actor memorably portrayed Walter Sobchak – the bowling-loving and one-track minded friend of Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski. Goodman’s performance as the bombastic army veteran has long been revered and, if you’re like me, you probably think it was worthy of an Oscar nomination, at least. The actor has since moved on to other roles but was recently asked about the notion of reuniting with the Coen Brothers for another Lebowski film. The veteran performer didn’t mince words when giving his response, as it was straight and to the point:
