Dumb And Dumber script written

Jim Carrey's Dumb And Dumber sequel looks to be moving forward, after the directors confirmed the script is almost finished.

The movie's future had been uncertain after Jim apparently dropped out, but last month his co-star Jeff Daniels reportedly suggested that things were back on track and that both stars would be reprising their roles in the follow-up to the 1994 comedy.

Directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly have now added weight to those reports, by tweeting: "You also might be interested to know that we are almost done with the Dumb And Dumber To (sic) script.

"I think you're going to like it."

In another post, they seemed to confirm that the original stars would be back as hapless Harry (Jeff) and Lloyd (Jim).

When asked by a follower on the site what the characters are up to in the planned sequel, the filmmakers - who wrote and directed the first film - replied: "Let me put it this way: they're the same old guys."

It's thought filming will start next year.