Actor and musician Donald Glover is assuring followers that the much-anticipated “Group” film is shifting ahead. Glover, who performed Troy Barnes on the cult-favorite sitcom, confirmed that manufacturing continues to be deliberate, elevating pleasure amongst followers who’re wanting to see the beloved forged reunite and proceed the story of the Greendale Group Faculty college students.
Donald Glover Teases ‘Group’ Film Will ‘Occur Quickly’
It’s been a number of years because the “Group” film was confirmed, however there have been delays on account of totally different circumstances. Entertainment Tonight caught up with Glover, who shared an replace in regards to the undertaking.
Glover mentioned, “We have been simply on the textual content chain speaking about it,” presumably referring to his former “Group” castmates who will probably be concerned within the film.
“We’re engaged on it proper now. I do know all people’s been saying that for endlessly, however, I swear to you, I’m not mendacity about this,” the actor mentioned, including that he thinks “it’s going to occur quickly.” The interviewer mentioned, “I’m gonna maintain you to it,” to which Glover responded, “Maintain me to it.”
The Film Was Confirmed In 2022
Peacock introduced an order for a feature-length movie of “Group” again in 2022, seven years after the tip of the collection following season 6. The information delighted followers, and so they famous the well-known line from the collection, “six seasons and a film,” is lastly coming true.
Dan Harmon, the brainchild of the collection, will function an government producer and author, together with Andrew Visitor. Many of the authentic forged members will probably be returning for the film, together with Glover, Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Ken Jeong, Jim Rash, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
“‘Six seasons and a film’ began out as a cheeky line from ‘Group’s early seasons and shortly ignited a passionate fan motion for this iconic hilarious and funky (cool, cool) NBC comedy,” NBCUniversal Tv and Streaming chairman Susan Rovner mentioned in 2022. “We’re extremely grateful that 15 years later, we’re capable of ship followers this promised film…” she mentioned.
Danny Glover Shared Updates In 2024
In February 2024, Glover revealed that the script was full and he was utterly serious about being a part of the undertaking, including, “It’s actually only a schedule factor however I’m in. I’m all in.”
In Could that very same 12 months, Glover addressed speculations that he was the explanation behind the film’s delay. As he instructed Deadline, “Everyone is hating on me on the web and it’s not me! They’re like, ‘We all know that you simply’re the explanation.’ Perhaps I used to be final 12 months — perhaps — however not this time,” he acknowledged.
At the moment, the actor insisted that the film was nonetheless within the works. “It’s taking place however I don’t know when. I swear, it’s taking place,” he confirmed.
Different ‘Group’ Stars Have Talked About The Film
Because the film was introduced, a number of “Group” forged members have spoken in regards to the undertaking. In 2025, McHale confirmed that that they had obtained funding for the undertaking, which is among the hardest issues they must safe. Nevertheless, he additionally added that it was troublesome to get the schedules so as.
“It’s come right down to scheduling. And so, I feel it’ll be executed by — I feel it’ll shoot sooner or later this 12 months. In all probability within the autumn. That’s my prediction and that’s additionally my hope,” McHale instructed UsWeekly.
Jeong, who performed Spanish trainer Señor Chang within the collection, has additionally mentioned the long-awaited film. Whereas not divulging any particulars, Jeong mentioned the script “made me emotional, and simply introduced me proper again.” Like the opposite “Group” stars, Jeong mentioned the undertaking will definitely push ahead, however he simply doesn’t know when.
They Have been Shut To Filming The Film At One Level
In February, author Andrew Visitor revealed that they have been as soon as near filming the film after the writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023, however the plans have been derailed. As he famous in “The Watch” podcast, all of the forged members have been obtainable at the moment.
“All of them wished to do it. We had a line producer. We had a script that we have been within the means of beginning to rewrite and one among our actors’ tasks type of got here in battle by way of timing,” Visitor defined, not naming the actor.
If Glover’s newest replace is something to go by, Greendale might lastly be again in session sooner moderately than later.
