American actor Joel McHale has confirmed that Community’s TV universe will welcome Donald Glover back as Troy Barnes in the series’ feature film. He shared this update during an appearance on the Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, hosted by the interviewee Collider.
Glover indicated that filming could begin soon, though he has not yet seen the script, according to a conversation with GQ in April. While Glover starred in the first five seasons, his name did not appear in Peacock’s initial film announcement, and there has been no official confirmation about the project’s streaming platform involvement. As a result, the lone original cast member not returning for the sequel is Chevy Chase, who exited during season five.
Community is an American sitcom created by Dan Harmon, who is also a co-creator of Rick and Morty. The ensemble cast includes Joel McHale, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase, Alison Brie, Danny Pudi, Gillian Jacobs, and Jim Rash. The premise follows a diverse group of adults attending a community college, with the show running for six seasons. Fans joked that the popular saying should be six seasons and a feature film, a milestone that was officially announced in September 2022, nearly seven years after the finale aired. The project has paused temporarily due to the Writers Guild of America strike, and its original 2023 release window has shifted as a result.
Beyond Community, Donald Glover is widely recognized as the creator and lead actor of the series Atlanta. He also pursues music under the stage name Childish Gambino, adding to his multifaceted career in entertainment.
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