Danny DeVito Dreams of Bollywood: The Movie He Still Wants to Make
Danny DeVito, beloved for his role in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, shares his enthusiasm for starring in a Bollywood film, revealing a new dream even as he continues his legendary career.
For decades, Danny DeVito has been a fixture in American entertainment, seamlessly shifting from his unforgettable role alongside Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to his wild, unpredictable antics on It ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Now in its 18th season, the FX comedy has become the longest-running live-action sitcom in U.S. history, and DeVito’s portrayal of Frank Reynolds remains as sharp and outrageous as ever. Even in episodes where he barely appears, like the recent ‘Frank in a Coma,’ his presence is felt, reminding fans that at 81, he’s lost none of his comedic edge or willingness to push boundaries.
New viewers continue to discover the show, more than two decades after its debut and nearly as long since DeVito joined the cast. His arrival transformed the series from a clever, offbeat comedy into a darkly hilarious exploration of everyday chaos, with DeVito fully embracing the role of Frank. He’s thrown himself into every bizarre scenario imaginable—whether it’s crawling naked out of a couch, kidnapping a boatload of tourists, shaving his head and dousing himself in sanitizer, or falling in love with a rum-soaked ham. His commitment to the bit is legendary, and the list of his on-screen antics just keeps growing.
Uncharted Territory: DeVito’s Bollywood Ambition
Despite a career spanning more than 50 years as an actor, director, and writer, DeVito still has a few unchecked boxes on his bucket list. When asked if there’s anything he hasn’t done yet, he didn’t hesitate to share his next big dream.
You know what I want to do?… I want to do a Bollywood movie. ( Starts dancing) Oh baby, now we’re talking!
Anyone who remembers his hilarious guest spot as a down-on-his-luck stripper on Friends can probably imagine how DeVito would light up a Bollywood set. For now, though, he hasn’t made any concrete plans to head to India or take on a role in the vibrant world of Bollywood cinema.
What’s Next: Jumanji and the Future of Sunny
While a Bollywood debut may still be on the horizon, DeVito isn’t slowing down. He’s currently filming the third and final installment of the Jumanji reboot series, joining Jack Black and Dwayne Johnson for another round of big-screen adventure. The first two films, released in 2017 and 2019, raked in nearly $2 billion at the box office, making a trilogy finale inevitable despite mixed reviews.
Meanwhile, DeVito is gearing up to shoot the next season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which could be the last under the current contract. Some cast members have hinted that the end might be near, but DeVito remains open to whatever comes next.
It’s something that you look forward to because it really is so much fun…And they know anything they want to do to Frank, they can.