Fabulous — Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And

Unlike the original, which centered on a romance with Agent Eric Matthews, Sandra Bullock pushed for the sequel to be a . She wanted women to have the same comedic space men do, where the focus is on friendship and career rather than ending up with "the guy". 2. Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

About half of the movie was filmed in , specifically at iconic resorts like Treasure Island and The Venetian . The pirate ship scene at Treasure Island used the real "Sirens of TI" show, marking the first time it was ever featured in a major film. 4. Sandra Bullock's Honest Take Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

Bullock, who also produced the film, has since admitted she is generally reluctant to do sequels and even joked that it "should have remained a one-off". However, she remains "glad" it happened specifically because of her collaboration with , whom she "freaking adores". 5. The Cast of Characters Unlike the original, which centered on a romance