The Inbetweeners revival is reportedly closer to becoming a reality following a major deal struck by series creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley in October. Netflix is brokering a multi-million pound deal for a reunion Inbetweeners movie that could feature the original cast, which includes Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, and Blake Harrison.
The first Inbetweeners movie had the largest opening weekend ever for a UK-produced comedy film, grossing £13.2 million in August 2011, and went on to score a worldwide gross of $88 million. The show originally aired on E4 and ended in 2010 after three seasons, but has continued to draw in new audiences since being made available on Netflix.
The deal to bring The Inbetweeners back was announced by production companies Banijay UK and Fudge Park Productions. The original cast members have expressed enthusiasm about returning to their characters, with Morris and Beesley stating, “It’s incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends).”
Fans of the series are eagerly anticipating the news, as an anonymous source noted, “Inbetweeners fans will be thrilled and relieved because when talk of a reboot emerged last year, there were fears it might not turn out to be a telly project.”
However, details remain unconfirmed regarding whether all original cast members will return, and specific details about the plot and production timelines are still unclear. Joe Thomas commented on the situation, saying, “What has happened is that the people who wrote The Inbetweeners a while ago sold the rights to a larger entity, and they recently bought them back so they can make some more.”
The Inbetweeners is set to reach households around the globe through Netflix, marking its return for the first time in 16 years, although not on its original home Channel 4. The show has become a generational classic, and its revival is highly anticipated by fans worldwide.
