Summary
Anna Camp shares an update on the status ofPitch Perfect 4by recalling her character’s storyline. Camp played Aubrey in allthreePitch Perfectfilms, who was introduced as the uptight co-leader of the Barden Bellas in the first film. From her stagefright-filled appearances inPitch Perfectto her days running the Lodge at Fallen Leaves inPitch Perfect 2, Aubrey’s storyline goes in multiple directions throughout the trilogy. By the end ofPitch Perfect 3, Aubrey has completely pivoted away from the Barden Bella life, suggesting an unexpected next career path for the character.
Camp references this Aubrey storyline in an exclusive Tribeca Film Festival interview withScreen Rantfor her new filmNuked, where the actress also spoke about the prospects ofPitch Perfect 4. According to the actress,she “[doesn’t] think” thatPitch Perfect 4“is in development unfortunately.”She surmised that ifPitch Perfect 4were to happen, her storyline would have something to do with the end ofPitch Perfect 3, where Aubrey was “wanting to become a doula.” Camp was excited about what possibilities this story held. Check out the full quote from Camp below:
I don’t think [Pitch Perfect 4] is in development unfortunately, but if we did get a 4, I mean at the end of three, I was a doula. I was wanting to become a doula. I don’t know if anybody remembered that. So I would like to see what Aubrey, if she’s really delivering children into the world and singing acapella to them as they come out of their mother’s bodies, you can print that. And I hope that the writers see it and that we make it. And that is all I have to say on that.
Could Pitch Perfect 4 Happen?
The Pitch Perfect Franchise Is Commercially Successful
Thinking back to the origins ofPitch Perfect, it is amazing that the idea of making a fourth movie in the series is even being suggested.The firstPitch Perfectfilm was made for a modest $17 millionand replete with oddities and musical numbers, but no one could have predicted the viral success the “Cups Song” andPitch Perfectoverall became. This debut film turned a major profit by taking that reasonable budget and turning it into a $115.6 million gross. The series peaked atPitch Perfect 2, which made $287.1 million on a $29 million budget.
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The financial success of thePitch Perfectfilms would suggest thatPitch Perfect 4would be likely. However, it is not just Camp’s pessimism that lessens the possibility of another film. Since theirPitch Perfect 3days, multiplemain stars have moved on with their careers. Brittany Snow went on to appear inX,The Night Agent,andAlmost Family, whereas Anna Kendrick played a key role in theTrollsfranchise as well as the seriesLove Life. ThePitch Perfectteam has gone on to great success since they were in the first movie.
Why Pitch Perfect 4 Never Happened
Pitch Perfect has been a profitable franchise, so why has Pitch Perfect 4 never happened? We break down the reasons and the likelihood of a sequel.
The elevated profile of the mainPitch Perfectstars would make it increasingly difficult to be able to completePitch Perfect 4, schedule-wise. At this point, it has been7 years sincePitch Perfect 3, so the audience interest in the franchise may also be decreasing. If, by some turn of events,Pitch Perfect 4does come to fruition, at least Camp seems interested in a return.
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect is a music-centric franchise developed by Kay Cannon and based on the works by Mickey Rapkin. This musical comedy series follows the world of competitive a cappella, centering on Beca (Anna Kendrick) as she navigates to join the Barden Bellas group. Each film follows the members of The Barden Bellas at different points of their careers, with a passing of the torch in the third film and television series that builds on the universe.
