One week before filming, Oliver's mother demanded a salary increase from $80,000 to $250,000, threatening to pull him from the project.
Released on July 3, 1991, Problem Child 2 is an American and the direct sequel to the 1990 surprise hit Problem Child . Directed by Brian Levant in his feature film debut, the film continues the chaotic adventures of Junior Healy (Michael Oliver) and his adoptive father, Ben (John Ritter), as they navigate a new life in Mortville. While it received largely negative critical reviews for its crude humor, it was a financial success, doubling its budget at the box office. 2. Production and Narrative Evolution
After moving to Mortville, Ben becomes a highly sought-after bachelor among the town's single women. Junior sabotages these dates to protect his relationship with Ben, eventually meeting his match in Trixie Young (Ivyann Schwan), a fellow "problem child" whose mother, Annie (Amy Yasbeck), becomes a love interest for Ben. Problem Child 2(1991)
The film led to a third installment, Problem Child 3: Junior in Love (1995), which was a television movie featuring a different cast for the lead roles. Problem Child 2 (1991) - IMDb
Unlike the PG-rated original, the sequel received a PG-13 rating due to its more aggressive bathroom humor and rude language. One week before filming, Oliver's mother demanded a
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Amy Yasbeck , who played Ben’s antagonistic wife Flo in the first film, returned in a completely different role as Annie Young, the school nurse. 3. Behind-the-Scenes Legal Issues While it received largely negative critical reviews for
A significant part of the film's legacy involves a between Universal Pictures and the family of child actor Michael Oliver .