The prophecy will be fulfilled just as it was predicted. Dan Harmon’s cult favourite comedy Community has been promising six more seasons and a movie since the show’s first run in the early 2010s. So far, just a fraction of that promise has been fulfilled, but today, Peacock confirmed that production on the Community film will begin soon. The announcement that all six seasons of the popular show will be accessible on NBC’s streaming service came at the same time as this one. The first episode of Community aired on NBC in 2009. Harmon’s unique and frequently arcane narrative lines attracted a devoted fan base, and the series rapidly became a cult sensation. The show obliquely centres on a study club at Greendale Community College and the antics that its members engage in.
The show’s meta-structure was also ahead of its time since numerous episodes went off on their own tangents, exploring new ideas and formats. Several of the series’ original cast members, including Alison Brie, Joel McHale, Daniel Pudi, and others, are expected to reprise their roles in the film. McHale mentioned Donald Glover and Yvette Nicole Brown in a tweet regarding the new film, but Peacock did not reveal their return. With Peacock’s acquisition of the streaming rights, viewers will have access to all six seasons (and, yes, the movie when it’s released) on a single streaming service.
A major development for a series plagued by inconsistent platform support. Conflict with NBC led to the final season of Community being moved to Yahoo! When it debuted on NBC in 2009, “Community” was decades ahead of its time “according to Sony Pictures Television Studios Co-President Jason Clodfelter. Later, he elaborated, “…we’re thrilled to pay another visit to the wonderful worlds created by Dan Harmon, Andrew Guest, and this stellar ensemble. We appreciate Peacock, UTV, and all the loyal viewers for their support of this landmark series. “Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television, agreed, saying, “This franchise is the epitome of community.” We can’t wait to get the gang back together and keep these classic characters on the go! ” What began as a snarky remark in the early seasons of Community rapidly became a passionate fan movement for this iconic, witty, and cool (cool, cool) NBC sitcom,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. To conclude this epic comedy for Peacock audiences, we are thrilled to be working with Dan Harmon, Andrew Guest, Joel McHale, Sony, and our partners at UTV to bring this film to fans 15 years after it was first promised.
The actual narrative and when it will be released remain unknown.
However, many viewers will likely re-watch Community in light of the revelation. There’s definitely cause for celebration with the series’ addition to the Peacock library’s holdings. A release date for the series on Peacock’s streaming service has not been announced.