The highly anticipated Community movie, which has been in the works for quite some time, has encountered setbacks due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. However, Joel McHale, one of the stars of the show, provides a positive update on the film's progress. Community, a TV series that spanned six seasons, revolved around a group of diverse community college students and their quirky lives and friendships. Created by Dan Harmon, the show faced numerous challenges during its run but developed a devoted fanbase that has been actively campaigning for a movie ever since the series concluded.
During an interview with TVLine, McHale acknowledges that the Writers Guild of America strike has caused a temporary halt in the production of the Community movie. Although he expresses disappointment about the delay, he fully supports the writers and assures the movie's supporters that it will still come to fruition. McHale shares his thoughts on the movie:
"When this strike is resolved, we will resume production and bring the movie to life. I have no doubt that Dan will incorporate twelve jokes addressing the long wait. We'll get there; it just might take a little longer."
Since its debut in 2009, Community garnered a devoted following that appreciated its clever humor and writing. However, the show frequently faced the threat of cancellation due to lower viewership numbers. Nevertheless, it managed to continue for five seasons on NBC and an additional sixth season on Yahoo! Screen.
Throughout its tumultuous journey, Community fans rallied around the catchphrase "Six seasons and a movie," popularized by Danny Pudi's character, Abed. This phrase became a rallying cry to see the show adapted into a film. Over the past few years, Dan Harmon has teased the project, and it gained substantial traction with an official announcement last year. The Community movie will reunite the original cast, including Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, Jim Rash, Ken Jeong, and Joel McHale.
The show encountered various obstacles along the way, such as Harmon's temporary departure and the lackluster fourth season that followed. The on-set turmoil involving Chevy Chase also created challenges, leading to the introduction of new characters in later seasons. Nevertheless, Community's dedicated fanbase has remained steadfast, accustomed to enduring uncertainties, and taking solace in the knowledge that the long-awaited movie is still in progress.
