It’s peanut blart and jelly time once again, as Sony Pictures and Happy Madison are moving forward with a sequel to “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” that will be directed by Andy Fickman (“Parental Guidance”), an individual familiar with the project told TheWrap.
Kevin James is set to reprise his role as New Jersey’s finest security guard, though there’s no word on whether scene-stealer Pahud (Adhir Kalyan) will return for the sequel. Kalyan’s well-received performance led to a regular role on Happy Madison’s CBS series “Rules of Engagement.”
James co-wrote the sequel with Nick Bakay and will produce with Todd Garner and Happy Madison principal Adam Sandler.