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David Mumpower: I guess it depends on how we define the variations. Do I think we'll see a Couples Retreat 2? Oh God yes. It sounds like there was a lot more fun to be had on the shoot than there was in the film itself. Do I expect a lot more of these films where people from the Apatow group romance women who are waaaaaaaay out of their league? Sure. In fact, this isn't the first film this year to follow such a playbook. We already saw a $94 million hit in this genre with He's Just Not That Into You. Locality is the primary difference between the two...well, locality and movie quality. Instead of overpaying one established star, casting several well liked but relatively cheap actors is a savvy move.

Who else is so money but doesn't even know it?

Kim Hollis: We would all agree that Vince Vaughn is the most established person in the film. Who do you believe is the second most famous right now? Who do you think will be the most famous in about three years?

Josh Spiegel: Well, in my wildest dreams, the second most famous is Jason "Michael Bluth" Bateman. It's hard to peg Jon Favreau as close to being as famous for his onscreen work, though being the guy behind Iron Man boosts his name a lot. Kristin Davis, however, might be next famous, simply for being part of Sex and the City. Who I think will be most famous in three years is (again, wild dreams here) Kristen Bell, who's been begging for superstardom since Veronica Mars. She's got a leading role in a romantic comedy in a few months, she's been working with big-name actors...it would be only a just world if she becomes a huge actress.

Michael Lynderey: It's a tough one, but I'd say Jason Bateman. He pops up way too often in too many big movies not to notice, even if something he headlines doesn't do very well (Extract). Malin Akerman and Kristen Bell are still kind of up-and-comers, and Kristin Davis seems stuck playing suburban housewives - Rita Wilson-land. As for three years from now, I'd say Kristen Bell. She's got two big romantic comedies coming out in 2010 where she's the clear star, and I expect both to do pretty well. Katherine Heigl may have some competition down the line there.





Pete Kilmer: I have to think second most famous is Jason Bateman. He's got that face that a lot of people are really starting to recognize thanks to Hancock and other work. Kristen Bell is right on that cusp of being huge. She's shown the dramatic chops in Veronica Mars and jumped off Heroes while it was still a respectable show, and has a nice little deal on Gossip Girl as the narrator. She showed her comedy skills in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and she's earned geek cred many times over. The rest, as actors, are journeymen that will continue to do quality work out there as they are solid, solid utility players for directors.

Max Braden: Thinking about the trailer, the next person that pops into mind is Malin Akerman. Along with 27 Dresses and Watchmen, she's building a notable resume, even if audiences aren't going because of her. She strikes me as someone who could have a Cameron Diaz-like career if she gets lucky. But in three years I'd still expect Kristen Bell to be the more famous.

Tim Briody: If everyone here doesn't say Kristen Bell, this site is not called Box Office Prophets.

Jim Van Nest: Right now, it's Jason Bateman. I mean, who doesn't know and like the guy? In the future...I don't know that any of these folks will be huge stars, but Kristen Bell is the most obvious choice here.

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