The second sequel to "Big Momma's House" has been launched into development, with Randi Mayem Singer ("The Tooth Fairy," "Mrs. Doubtfire") tapped to write the script. Katie Hasty <p>The second sequel to "Big Momma's House" has been launched into development, with Randi Mayem Singer ("The Tooth Fairy," "Mrs. Doubtfire") tapped to write the script.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008077.html?categoryid=13&amp;cs=1" target="_blank">Variety</a></em> reports that New Regency/David Friendly are back for "Big Momma's House 3"; however, there's still the question of whether Martin Lawrence will return for a third time to cross-dress as an agent-in-disguise.</p> <p>The first and second of the "Big Momma's" movies raked in $174 million and $138 million, respectively, but the franchise might run into issues if Lawrence declines, a la Macaulay Culkin-less "Home Alone 3."</p> <p>On the other hand, both audiences and investors may have a renewed interest in a third "Big Momma's House" spurred by Tyler Perry's popular "Madea" character and films.</p> <p>"Big Momma's House" was released in 2000 while "Big Momma's House 2" hit theaters in 2006.</p> movies 2009-09-03T15:48:35Z 614 Fox's second sequel is in development 2038-01-01T00:00:00Z false 1751 false false false false false false false false false false 2009-9-3-will-martin-lawrence-dawn-drag-once-more-for-big-momma-s-house-3 2009-09-03T11:45:00Z Will Martin Lawrence dress in drag once more for 'Big Momma's House 3?' published Eastern Time (US & Canada) http://tinyurl.com/ndtrm9 3 2009-09-03T16:05:49Z false 4529 21