Oops! Say Anything TV Series Pisses Off Cameron Crowe and John Cusack

The film's writer-director and star aren't too pleased with the potential sequel TV series in the works at NBC

NBC's proposed Say Anything TV series already has some high-profile detractors. The Peacock Network recently bought a script (with penalty) for a series that picks up 10 years after the events of the hit flick from Cameron Crowe and it's safe to say Crowe won't have a hand in it. When asked on Twitter about the potential sequel series, the director and writer was quick to distance himself from it.

"Regarding the announcement of a Say Anything TV show... @JohnCusack, @IoneSkye1 and I have no involvement... except in trying to stop it," Crowe tweeted.

Film star John Cusack (a.k.a. Llyod Dobler!) also weighed in with a  "Hell no!!" when asked if he was involved. He followed up in response to a tweet that said, "No imagination for new ideas" with, "No end to the exploitation of other people's sincere efforts in shameless slime."

Lloyd Dobler does not want his story to continue.

Say Anything was released in 1989 and starred Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney and Lili Taylor and followed Lloyd Dobler as he attempts to win over Diane (Skye). The new series would take place 10 years after the events of the film and Lloyd and Diane are no more…but when Diane comes back to town, Lloyd tries to win her back.

The Say Anything news comes after a bevy of new movie to TV adapataions have been announced. Fox is reportedly readying a Big remake, NBC has shows based on Problem Child and Real Genius in the works and then there's a show based on Rush Hour in the works. Sometimes film to TV works, like with Parenthood, but this was NBC's second try and bringing the Steve Martin film to TV. Ed Begley Jr. starred in the 1990 attempt. For every Parenthood, there's a Baby Boom, Working Girl and Uncle Buck.

The same day NBC's Say Anything news broke, Showtime announced a revival of Twin Peaks set to air in 2016 with the original creators and possibly the star attached, that was met with much excitement. So there's a right and a wrong way to mess with beloved properties.

UPDATE, Oct. 8: The project has been shelved, according to Deadline.