The Inbetweeners Are Back (Sort Of)

Hold onto your sat‑navs and tightly-fastened rucksacks — our favourite four social outcasts might be returning to screens. Yep, The Inbetweeners is being lined up for a comeback, as creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley have signed a new production deal that “paves the way” for more adventures with Will, Simon, Jay and Neil.

The deal, struck through their company Fudge Park and backed by production giant Banijay UK, opens the door for a return across TV, film, or even stage formats. So whether it’s Will awkwardly teaching in a classroom or Jay running a motivational speaking tour for bus wankers, it’s all technically on the table.

And there’s more: the original cast — Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison — are reportedly on board with the idea. Joe Thomas has said they’re still in each other’s lives and would be keen if the right project came along. So yes, the band’s still together.

The original series aired from 2008 to 2010 and became a cult hit, later spawning two films in 2011 and 2014. A full decade later, in an era dominated by nostalgia-fuelled reboots, it seems the time is ripe for a new spin — if they can figure out how to do it.

Here’s the snag: no one’s confirmed how the show will come back. And with the original cast now firmly in their late 30s, there’s little chance of them convincingly squeezing back into school uniforms. Even Simon Bird joked that no one would buy them as teenagers now, and a reunion could end up feeling more “depressing” than nostalgic.

Still, if the creators embrace the gang as chaotic, barely-functioning adults rather than try to recreate teenage chaos, there’s real comedy potential. Imagine Will navigating middle management, Jay still lying about his love life, Simon battling co-parenting drama, and Neil… still being Neil. Done right, it could be comedy gold. Done wrong, it could be another “reunion special” best left forgotten.

Conclusion

The Inbetweeners might be returning thanks to a new deal, with the original cast interested. Format still unknown, expectations sky-high, and nostalgia levels through the roof. Proceed with cautious optimism — and maybe don’t dig out your briefcase just yet.