The Inbetweeners Star Joe Thomas Hints at Possible Third Movie

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As a cinephile with a penchant for British humor and a soft spot for awkward teenagers, I can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement at the prospect of another Inbetweeners movie. Having grown up with these characters, watching them navigate the trials and tribulations of Sixth Form education was akin to peeking into a mirror of my own life, albeit with more hilarious mishaps.

Originally airing over three seasons, the show was transformed into a 2011 film that depicted the group’s wild getaway to Crete during a chaotic vacation. The initial movie garnered moderate box office earnings, triggering the creation of a follow-up film that transported them to Australia.

As a movie enthusiast, I had assumed that my days of following the misadventures of the socially-awkward gang from “The Inbetweeners” were over. However, in an unexpected twist, Joe Thomas, one of the show’s stars, has recently hinted at a potential third installment on the Always Be Comedy podcast. The cast, it seems, still maintains a close bond and have been brainstorming ideas for another film. If the project materializes, we might find our friends in the heart of the notorious party hub, Las Vegas, instead of jetting off to exotic locales as they did in the first two movies. Thomas shared this intriguing tidbit during the podcast, leaving fans like myself eagerly awaiting further updates.

“We’re still here and our lives continue to intertwine. We still appreciate each other, and if a suitable opportunity presented itself, I believe we’d be keen. A movie, in my opinion, could be a fitting choice. Creating another series might prove difficult due to time constraints, but with a film, there are numerous possibilities.”

Joe Thomas Explains Why a New Series of The Inbetweeners Wouldn’t Work

As a devoted cinephile, I can’t help but reminisce about the time when the hilarious British sitcom, “The Inbetweeners,” got an American makeover in 2012. Airing for just one season on MTV before its untimely cancellation, this reboot aimed to recreate the laugh-out-loud moments from the original series, but sadly missed the mark on what truly made those jokes so amusing initially. Now, with whispers of a new “Inbetweeners” movie in the air, fans are buzzing with anticipation. However, there’s a vocal group who have been yearning for the return of the original show ever since it bid adieu in 2010.

A revival or reboot of the series seems improbable given how much the cast and their characters have matured since then. Neil, however, is still up to his usual mischief with Legos. During our discussion, Thomas shared his reasons for believing a series revival wouldn’t be feasible and why movie spin-offs are more popular instead. The actor and humorist considered movies as “extraordinary events,” allowing them to push the boundaries of storytelling. On the other hand, British sitcoms often find humor in the ordinary aspects of life, a comedic style that might not resonate as well now that the characters from The Inbetweeners have grown up. Thomas elaborated:

“Watching a movie can be a unique experience. Movies often explore abnormal situations, while sitcoms focus on depicting everyday life. Unlike a sitcom, a movie has a conclusion. On the other hand, a sitcom is like having a laugh with a humorous friend at a bar; it’s ongoing and without an end.”

The Inbetweeners
is available to stream on Prime Video.

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2024-08-29 17:01