The Good, the Bad and the Muppets (Johnsonverse)

The Good, the Bad and the Muppets is a 2019 American musical Western comedy film directed by Frank Oz, written by Oz, Tim Johnson, Jim Henson and Brian Henson, and Jerry Juhl, produced by Bill Barretta, and released by Jim Henson Pictures. The tenth feature film to feature the Muppets, it stars Muppets performers Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson, Donna Kimball, Peter Linz, Brian Henson, and Kevin Clash, along with Chris Pratt, Neve Campbell, Danny Trejo, Fred Willard, Sam Elliott, Burt Reynolds, George Hamilton, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is a parody of the Western genre, with Kermit and the Muppets battling a group of evil gunslingers that have taken over the town of El Vertedero, Texas.
This was the final Muppet film with the involvements of Muppets creator Jim Henson (who co-wrote the film and held an executive producer credit) and performer Jerry Nelson, as well as one of Burt Reynolds' final film roles, as they had passed away before the film's release; it was dedicated in their memories. The film premiered on October 26, 2019 at the El Capitan Theatre, and was released worldwide ten days later. It received critical praise for its performances, its humor, and overall structure. 
==Plot==
In 1875, a drifter named Kermit (Steve Whitmire) arrives in the town of El Vertedero, Texas from a train. When he gets out, he is welcomed into the town by Alex Wayne (Chris Pratt), who takes Kermit into the motel. Alex pays for expenses on Kermit's behalf and Kermit goes off into town. When he gets to the saloon, Kermit is given a drink by the Swedish Chef. Just then, a bandit (Danny Trejo) and a group of Muppet gunslingers invade the saloon, with the bandit, who is called "Frightening" Carlos by the townsfolk, demanding $50,000 from the Chef for all the years of failed service. The Chef is about to give him the $50,000 in a bag, before Carlos spots Kermit. He asks Kermit what he's doing; Statler and Waldorf heckle Carlos, who orders them to shut up. Carlos challenges Kermit to a gunfight on Friday, which Kermit accepts. 
As Kermit is practicing his shots with a cowgirl named Daisy Taylor (Neve Campbell) using an old revolver he purchased for cheap, he gets a telegram from Sheriff Bob Thomas (Fred Willard). 
==Cast==
*Steve Whitmire as Kermit, Rizzo, Bean Bunny, Lips, Dr. Link Hogthrob, and the Newsman
* Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam the Eagle, and Animal
** Eric Jacobson did the puppetry for all of Oz's characters so Oz could focus on directing.
* Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Zoot, Beauregard, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and Gunslinger
* Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beaker, Gunslinger, and the voice of Sweetums
* Donna Kimball as Skeeter
*Chris Pratt as Alex Wayne, the motel owner
*Neve Campbell as Daisy Taylor, a cowgirl
*Danny Trejo as "Frightening" Carlos Villacorta, the antagonist
*Fred Willard as Sheriff Bob Thomas
*Sam Elliott as Mayor Andrew Leonard
*Burt Reynolds as Ol' Daryl, one of the two old timers
*George Hamilton as Ol' George, the other old timer
*Samuel L. Jackson as William "Bill" Burton, a storekeeper
* Bill Barretta as Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Johnny Fiama, Pepe the King Prawn, and Bobo the Bear
* Jerry Nelson as Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, and Lew Zealand
* Peter Linz as Walter and Gunslinger
* Brian Henson as Sal Minella, Dr. Phil Van Neuter and Gunslinger
* Kevin Clash as Clifford and Gunslinger
* David Rudman as Gunslinger and background Muppets
* Matt Vogel as Gunslinger and background Muppets
*John Henson as Sweetums (body)
== Production ==
== Release ==
== Reception ==
Category:Johnsonverse