There should be a reunion film of "The Wonders." It takes place 20 years later and showcases a reunion appearance put together by Lenny in an attempt to bolster his failing casino.
The film was released in 1996 and is 22 years old. The actors have all aged 22 years since and should play as the same age they are... 22 years later. If the film was set in 1963 or 64 then the sequel should take place in 1986 or 87. It would highlight and lampoon the Yuppie era of the 80's. Brick phones and bag phones. VCRs. MTV. New Wave. All visualized with the same attention to detail as the early 60s was depicted in the original film. Chrysler station wagons.
That would make Jimmy a member of "Jimmy and the Heardsmen" or perhaps he has begun his career as a producer. T.B. Player would take a break from his construction business to appear but have some problems with alcohol and be a "crazy Vet" from his tours in Viet Nam. Guy and Faye could come from the Music School they founded and there could be friction between her and Jimmy as a subplot. Lenny, of course, will be the central plot pivot character and build the sequel around his attempts to put together a Wonder reunion concert at his hotel and casino while his marriage to Kitty humorously unravels.
Tom Hanks could make a cameo as a now openly gay senior semi retired power mogul who has regular contact with Jimmy in Jimmy's capacity as a record producer.
Phil Horace could surface as a down on his luck type looking to manage them again if they would consider a reunion tour.
Tina and her 3rd husband could appear in a cameo. Scott Wolfman Pell might appear as a struggling session player looking to cash in and unseat T.B. as the bass player.
Chad and Darlene (Guy's sister) could be married and running Patterson's Appliances with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson retired to Florida.
The possibilities are endless.
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