Hot on the heels of the decision to make Jason Segel the writer of the new Muppet film, it appears if Disney has made a pick for the director: James Bobin.

Name doesn’t ring a bell? He’s the co-creator of Flight of the Conchords - and if he does for the Muppets what he did for the 4th best folk duo from New Zealand, the new Muppet film might have what it takes to be a hit.

Imagine if you will, the surreal asides and artsy music video interludes from FotC mixed with singing, dancing muppets. Excited? If you aren’t, you should check to see if you have a soul.

This assignment isn’t 100% confirmed yet, as Bobin is apparently mulling over other offers, but if this goes through, I would be a very happy nerdy blogger.

Source: GeekTyrant - News - Flight of the Concords Co-Creator James Bobin Directing the New Muppet Movie?.