11 Months Ago, Alex Billington from First Showing says (in Adam Shankman Divulges More New Hairspray 2 Details) As for the ensemble cast, most of them are expected to return, although nothing has been confirmed just yet. Shankman did say that Michelle Pfeiffer (as Velma Von Tussle) won't be returning, citing a "change in villains." As for the rumors about John Travolta not returning as Edna Turnblad...

And mtv.com says (in ‘Hairspray 2: White Lipstick’ Director Plans To Sober Up Zac Efron ...)  -
Naturally, we had to take the story to the man himself, “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman – who not only confirmed it all, but also told us about a title ...