Little Fockers to come out and play

I said it last week – if Barbara Streisand is mentioning that it might be happening, then it’s probably happening. Talking, of course, about the second sequel to “Meet the Parents” – of which Streisand is expected to reprise her role as Ben Stiller’s eccentic yoga-practicing mother Rozalind Focker.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that “Little Fockers” is indeed happening. John Hamburg has been brought on to write the screenplay after Larry Stuckey penned an earlier draft.

Unfortunately, Jay Roach, who directed the first two pictures, will not be returning to captain his ship. He’s too busy with another film, “Dinner for Schmucks” for DreamWorks and Parkes/Bowles. He’ll retain a producer credit on “Fockers.”

Those rumoured to be replacing Roach include Paul Weitz (“In Good Company”), David Wain (“Role Models”) and Peyton Reed (“Yes Man”).

The film is expected to begin lensing in the Summer or Fall.

On the casting side, Stiller, Robert De Niro and Owen Wilson — the last of whom had unrelated small parts in the first two pics as an ex-fiance and a minister, respectively, but could have an expanded role here — are in negotiations to star in “Fockers.” You can probably expect Streisand and Dustin Hoffman to return too.