Producers are now hiring crew members to work on the upcoming feature film, Alvin and the Chipmunks 4.
Fox 2000 Pictures and Regency Enterprises announced a fourth installment, titled Alvin and the Chipmunks 4, scheduled to be released on December 11, 2015.
While plot details have not been released, the title, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip sounds like the band is going on tour.
The Hollywood Reporter announced the director, Walt Becker known for Van Wilder: Party Liaison, Wild Hogs, and the Disney film with John Travolta and Robin Williams, Old Dogs, has signed on to direct the fourth film. He’ll pair with screenwriters Adam Sztykiel (Due Date) and Randi Mayem Singer (Mrs. Doubtfire) for the live-action/GG hybrid film.
The first film released in 2009 Alvin and the Chipmunks earned $361 million worldwide. The second earned even more, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel banked $443 million. And while the last movie didn’t do quite as well during its 2011 release it still earned $342 million worldwide.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip is now ramping up production in Atlanta, Georgia and according to the Georgia Help Wanted Hotline, producers now accepting resumes for all departments to work on the upcoming feature film.