<P> In March 2013, Gordon stated in a Spreecast live stream that there would not be a fourth live action film . Previously, Kinney had indicated that instead of making a live action film of the third novel, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, instead he would like to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever adapted into an animated film, stating in an interview, "I hope that it gets made into an animated movie . but I'd really like to see it turn into an animated television special ." </P> <P> On July 29, 2016, it was announced that a fourth live action Diary of a Wimpy Kid film was in production, and will have a completely different cast, as many of the members from the original cast were too old and have outgrown from their roles . Jason Drucker and Owen Asztalos portray Greg and Rowley, with David Bowers returning as the director . Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott portray Greg's parents, Susan and Frank, and Charlie Wright portrays Greg's older brother Rodrick . </P> <P> Filming of The Long Haul began on September 20, 2016, in Atlanta, and concluded on November 18, 2016 . </P> <P> The film somewhat acts as a parody film, referencing two films directed by Alfred Hitchcock . The film in one scene parodies the film The Birds, where the Heffley family getting mauled by seagulls . The film also parodies the film Psycho in the third act, where Greg Heffley is caught by Mr. Beardo in the shower, which Greg is stuck in, which Mr. Beardo nearly catches him, and wet mud goes down the drain . Additionally, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul also referenced a scene of the film Are We There Yet? . When Greg Heffley was in the ball pit in the start of the film, the film referenced a scene in Jingle All the Way . </P>

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