Tina Fey in Talks to Join Muppets Sequel

Tina Fey is in talks to star in the upcoming sequel toThe Muppets, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 30 Rock star is "in late-stage negotiations" to play the film's female lead, a Russian gulag prison guard, sources tell the site. She would join Ty Burrell and her Invention of Lying co-star Ricky Gervais in the Disney production.

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James Bobin, who directed the 2011 Muppets film starring Jason Segel, will direct the sequel and co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Stoller. Segel, however, will not return. Shooting is scheduled to take place this month in London.

Fey is also co-hosting Sunday's Golden Globe Awards with Amy Poehler.