One former The Inbetweeners actor seems to be avoiding his phone amid the huge reboot of the hit comedy series as his co-stars claim he doesn’t answer their calls
One Inbetweeners star seems to be playing hard to get as the hit E4 sitcom makes its huge comeback. The comedy series is said to be returning next year with all four original cast members keen to be on board.
Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas shot to fame when the show became a hit with fans over three series from 2008 to 2010. Its success even resulted in two films that followed in 2011 and 2014.
Over the weekend, show creators teased they are plotting more adventures for the four iconic characters – Jay Cartwright, Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland and Simon Cooper. However, says after the news broke one star might not be making a comeback with them.
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According to Joe and James, one familiar face has been avoiding their calls. Theo James is too “handsome, nice and funny” to revive his role, say his former castmates.
The White Lotus and Divergent star played club rep bully James in The Inbetweeners Movie. However, Theo’s success means he has become so big and in demand that Joe and James “can’t get near him”.
Speaking on their podcast, Joe and James Fact Up, James revealed: “You can’t be that handsome, that nice and also quite funny. I had to become funny because I was such an odd-looking man.
“I hope he gets Bond a he is one of us, he is one of our own. He doesn’t answer any of my calls or anything but sure.” Joe added: “Well he is, you know, massive.
“Won’t answer his phone after everything.” James teased: “If he wasn’t such a great guy I’d f***ing hate that d***head.” Theo has gone on to find Hollywood fame as he’s played Cameron in White Lotus and Four in the Divergent series, and has even been tipped to play the next James Bond.
Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, who were the masterminds behind the show, are said to have signed a deal with production company Banijay UK and are “plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh, friends).” The company have managed to secure a deal that can “bring The Inbetweeners back” across film, TV and stage.
Simon actor Joe revealed his excitement for a potential reunion with his castmates as he told the Mirror he “loves them”. He praised: “I love being around them.
“And I’ve worked with them in other contexts as well – really, I’ve taken every opportunity to work with one of that group ever since the show ended. I’ve got my podcast with James, me and Simon go back to university, and Blake Harrison is a great friend, so I love working with them.”
Speaking of working together once again, Joe told us: “So in some capacity, of course! Working on it again would be wonderful.” Fans are also hoping actress and comedian Emily Atack will be on board.
Joe is hopeful too, as he shared: “I actually haven’t spoken to Emily recently, but I’ve followed her career. I just think it’s really, really impressive how she’s built this fantastic career from not just acting, but also her own personality and being funny and being herself.
“And what strikes me is just how much talent there is in the cast. So many other people have gone on to have these amazing careers in their own right, doing stand-up or just being funny.
“I think that is a really, really good sign in comedy that people are not just comedy actors, but they’re creators as well. And Emily is that. So, I’m not surprised that there’s a clamour for her to come back as well.”
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Source: Mirror
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