A new installment of The Inbetweeners is officially in production, with Netflix confirming that the original lead cast will reprise their roles for the upcoming feature film. Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas are set to return as Will McKenzie, Jay Cartwright, Neil Sutherland, and Simon Cooper, respectively.
The project marks the third film in the franchise, following two previous sequels released in 2011 and 2014 that were backed by Film4. The original sitcom, which aired on E4 between 2008 and 2010, followed the misadventures of the four suburban teenagers as they navigated the social challenges of Rudge Park Comprehensive.
To mark the announcement, Netflix released a teaser video featuring the group reuniting with their iconic yellow Fiat. In the clip, the four friends pile into the small car before Simon eventually manages to start the engine, driving the vehicle out of a storage unit.
Creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris are returning to write and direct the new film. Reflecting on the reunion, the duo stated that it has been “super fun” to work with the cast again. They added, “We’re going to work hard every week to ensure there are no problemos making this new film for humans.”
While the core group is confirmed, details regarding the rest of the supporting cast remain under wraps. Fans are currently speculating whether actors such as Emily Atack, who played Charlotte Hinchcliffe, or Emily Head, who portrayed Carli D’Amato, will make appearances in the new story.
The franchise has maintained a strong following over the years, bolstered by viral clips on social media and the success of the previous films. The first movie set a record for the biggest opening weekend for a UK comedy at the time of its release, and the 2014 follow-up also achieved significant box office success.
The original films took the characters on international adventures, with the first movie following the group to Crete for a post-sixth-form holiday. The 2014 sequel saw the friends travel to Australia to visit Jay during his gap year, where they discovered his life abroad was far less glamorous than he had claimed in his messages.
Production on the new project officially began this Monday. While the film follows months of speculation regarding a potential return, Netflix has yet to provide a release date for the third installment. The report also notes that netflix has confirmed the lead stars of the coming-of-age sitcom are set to reprise their roles for The Inbetweeners 3. The report also notes that it gets going and they drive out of what looks like a storage unit, after some encouragement. The report also notes that tensions rise as they clash over whether to chase cultural experiences or a wilder time on their trip.
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