According to Variety, a reunion movie for “The Inbetweeners” is officially in the works at Netflix. The project has the original lead cast of Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison, and James Buckley understood to be attached, though final deals are still being finalized, as reported by Variety.
Netflix Lands “The Inbetweeners” Reunion Movie Project
The hit British teen comedy series from the late 2000s is returning to screens. Netflix has taken on the reunion film project, according to Variety. The move comes less than a year after rights holders Banijay U.K. revealed a deal with creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley and their company, Fudge Park Productions. At the time of that announcement, the companies stated the agreement paved the way for the show’s return, though the platform and format remained unknown until now.
Did you know? “The Inbetweeners” originally broadcast on E4 in the U.K. between 2008 and 2010. It followed suburban teenager Will MacKenzie and his friends Simon Cooper, Neil Sutherland, and Jay Cartwright at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive.
Origins and Box Office Records of the Brit Teen Comedy
Created as a more realistic counterpoint to fellow hit British teen show “Skins,” “The Inbetweeners” focused on an awkward adolescence that creator Iain Morris described at the time as mostly “crap.” The original television run spanned three seasons, depicting school life, male bonding, lad culture, and failed sexual encounters.
Following the television series, two feature films arrived in cinemas. The first film released in 2011 set a record for the biggest opening weekend for a U.K. comedy at the time of its release, while the subsequent 2014 sequel also broke box office records.
What Creators and Cast Have Said About the Return
Creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley addressed the revival plans following the initial announcement by rights holders. “Incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends),” Morris and Beesley said. Netflix declined to comment on the new production, according to Variety.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on official announcements from Netflix and Fudge Park Productions for updates regarding release dates and official trailers as production progresses on the reunion film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “The Inbetweeners” returning for a new movie?
Yes. According to Variety, a reunion movie is in the works at Netflix with the original lead cast understood to be attached.
Who are the main cast members of “The Inbetweeners”?
The original lead cast features Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison, and James Buckley.
Who created “The Inbetweeners”?
The series was created by Iain Morris and Damon Beesley.
Where did the original series air?
The original television series was broadcast on E4 in the U.K. between 2008 and 2010.
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