According to sources, the successful opening last weekend of "Cabin Fever" was instrumental in convincing financial backers that the time is right for the long rumored new Child's Play (#5) movie to be made. Preparations for "Seed of Chucky" are now under way.

The movie is expected to star Jennifer Tilly, who was Chucky's doll-bride (and the mother of his doll-child) in the most recent film in the series. Director Ronny Yu, who helmed 1998's "Bride of Chucky" as well as the recent "Freddy vs. Jason" movie (and the martial arts classic "Bride With White Hair"), is (unfortunately) not expected to direct "Seed". The original writer of the Child's Play series, Don Mancini, has said in interviews the he wants to direct the 5th movie himself. Rumors surfaced last year that Alicia Silverstone may have some part in "Seed of Chucky" as well, but nothing is confirmed.

Source: Ain't It Cool [1]