‘The Happytime Murders’ Concept Art

The script for Brian Henson’s puppet noir film The Happytime Murders has been floating around Hollywood for quite a while now, and it looks like due to the success of last year’s The Muppets, we’re finally going to see it get made.

Brian Henson (Jim Henson’s son) is set to direct, and so far, Katherine Heigl is the only star attached. Check after the jump or the full synopsis.“In a world where puppets co-exist with humans as second class citizens, puppet private eye and disgraced ex-cop, Phil Phillips, is hot on the trail of the serial killer who murdered his brother and is now targeting the cast members of the famous 80s television show, “The Happytime Gang.” As the killings continue, Phil’s former flame, Jenny, is next on the list. It’s up to Phil and his ex-partner, Detective Edwards, to find the culprit, but as bad blood and old resentments resurface the clues start pointing to the only viable suspect, Phil himself. Now he’s on the run with only his wits and hard headed determination, as he tries to solve, “The Happytime Murders.”