With the popularity of Jim Carrey's original movie, fans have been waiting for any The Truman Show 2 updates for a number of years. 1998's The Truman Show starred Carrey as the mild-mannered Truman Burbank — an unassuming Average Joe living in a seemingly idyllic town and leading a normal life. However, unbeknownst to Truman, his entire life has been a reality TV show. Every moment, from his birth to his first kiss to his serene life at the start of the movie, is staged. The Truman Show's unique premise — years before reality TV shows like Big Brother — made for a funny, compelling, and thought-provoking movie that won Carrey a Golden Globe and was nominated for three Oscars. By modern standards, The Truman Show 2 would seem like a sure thing — but, of course, there's no Truman Show 2.

Given The Truman Show's success, the fact there's never been a The...