This still of Robert DeNiro to the right basically expresses my complete disapproval on the fast tracking of the Meet the Parents three-quel Little Fockers. The project has been announced for years, but Hollywood Reporter says Universal is looking to jump into production for a principal photography start date as early as summer. However, film is moving forward without franchise director Jay Roach.

So who will be in the director's chair for the third go round? Universal is looking at some directors with a variety of comedic styles. First up is Paul Weitz, the man responsible for bringing back the raunchy teen sex comedy (for better or worse) with American Pie. His work has been of varying quality between the enjoyable but not memorable In Good Company and the tongue in cheek, somewhat satirical American Dreamz.

A less than stellar candidate is Peyton Reed who is responsible for keeping Jim Carrey locked in career hell with the disappointing Liar, Liar re-tread Yes, Man. Reed had success with the unconventional not-so-romantic comedy The Break-Up, and may be able to replicate the awkward, realistic clashes between families in Little Fockers, but he wouldn't be at the top of my list.

My personal favorite candidate who could really breathe some fresh air into the Ben Stiller franchise is David Wain. Fresh off last year's Role Models, whose trailers did not do it justice, Wain also directed the equally hilarious cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer. Wain could really bring something new to a franchise that while it has enjoyed over $800 million in international box office, has had less than fresh comedy material.

While Dustin Hoffman and Barbara Streisand's participation in Meet the Fockers helped a bit, it certainly wasn't groundbreaking. Basically by now we've come to expect Ben Stiller's socially awkward antics facing up to Robert DeNiro's dispproving, conservative nature. It's time for a change of pace. Are you guys interested in seeing some more Fockers or do you want this and other seemingly other unnecessary sequels to Focker off?