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The Harold & Kumar franchise will be back for a third film!

The Christmas-themed stoner comedy, starring John Cho and Kal Penn, is expected out for the holiday season in either 2011 or 2012, according to Deadline. The film also may be shot in 3-D!

Kal has been taking a break from acting – he currently serves as the associate director of the White House Office Of Public Engagement! He’ll keep his job in the White House for this year and be ready to film a new movie in 2011.

No word yet on whether Neil Patrick Harris will reprise his role as Neil Patrick Harris.

Kal Penn (aka Kumar) from Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle fame, has decided to leave his TV show, House, and head to the White House to serve in President Obama‘s administration.

The 31-year old actor will be the associate director in the White House’s Office of Public Liaison & Intergovernmental Affairs.

Penn describes the group, saying, “They do outreach with the American public and with different organizations. They’re basically the front door of the White House. They take out all of the red tape that falls between the general public and the White House.”

Congrats Kal!