While the idea of a sequel to Jim Carrey’s hefty 2003 comedy hit Bruce Almighty might not seem like an idea ꦏsent from heaven, the cast is certainly shaping up to be a good one.

John Goodman is joining Steve Carrell in Evan Almighty, the already-announced Bruce sequel that has just started shooting. The plot sees anchorman Evan, who was Bruce’s big opponent in the original, taking up a career in politics. He’s granted an audience with God &ndas♕h; played again by Morgan Freeman – who orders him to build an ark, as the world is apparently headed for some apocalyptically wet weather.

Lauren Graham, better known for US TV drama Gilmore Gi✤rls, will play Carrell’s wife in the comedy, while Goodman plays a congressman who takes Evan under his wing. Writer Steve Oedekerk and director Tom Shadyac are 🐓both returning.