Bam Margera Shares Thoughts on Upcoming ‘Jackass’ Movie and His Distance from It
Bam Margera has confirmed that his upcoming involvement in the Jackass franchise will consist solely of archival footage.
Following speculation about his return, Margera clarified that he will not be filming new content for the next installment of the series. He expressed ongoing resentment toward co-creators Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville, stating that his feelings remain hostile after a difficult period that culminated in his dismissal from 2022’s Jackass Forever.
“I’m just too hurt by it, and I already accepted the fact that I don’t want anything to do with it anymore,” he told TMZ. “And only time will tell, but right now at this time, I don’t wanna do anything.” He elaborated on his emotional state, indicating that while his anger has dissipated, he continues to feel hurt and has no interest in reconnecting with the team.
Margera, the star of Viva La Bam, reflected on the financial burden of his mental health treatment, stating, “I was very angry, and now I’m not angry, I’m just hurt. I spent my own money at an alarming rate for therapists, doctors, and treatment, all this, only to sit down and be told, you’re not in the movie and you’re not getting $5 million.”
Despite his criticisms, Margera acknowledged that he will appear in the new film through previously recorded material from Jackass Forever, stating, “They did ask me—they said, ‘We’re gonna sift through a lot of old footage to try to create something new.’ And I said, ‘Hell yeah, go for it.’” He indicated that he was eager to see previously filmed content that had not made it into earlier releases.
When discussing his future in stunt performance, Margera emphasized a shift in focus to his family and his renewed passion for skateboarding, stating he is currently "very happy" with his life outside the spotlight.
Having been a prominent member of the Jackass ensemble since its inception in 2000, Margera’s history includes multiple films and TV specials derived from the show, with a brief appearance in Jackass Forever.
In 2022, Margera made headlines when he requested a judge to dismiss his wrongful termination lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, alleging he was coerced into signing a contract while undergoing rehabilitation. His claims asserted that the studio imposed stringent drug testing and a drug regimen that he felt left him "physically and mentally drained.”
The outcome of that lawsuit remains unclear, as a settlement has not been publicly disclosed. The legal action named several parties, including Knoxville, MTV, and others associated with the Jackass franchise.
