The Eye-Opening Truth About How The Writers' Strike Affected Community Movie, According To Joel McHale

The highly anticipated Community movie was almost ready to begin filming, but unfortunately, the writer's strike halted production, according to Joel McHale. Despite his frustration with the timing, McHale was supportive of the writers and their cause. He reassured fans that once the strike was resolved, they would resume work on the film, and even incorporate references to the strike into the storyline.

McHale expressed his disappointment in an interview with TVLine, revealing that the Community movie was very close to filming before the writers' strike halted production. However, he also emphasized his unwavering support for the writers and their need to be fairly compensated. Despite the setback, McHale remained optimistic and even made a lighthearted joke about the delay, assuring fans that the movie will eventually come to fruition. He also fondly recalled the excitement he felt when the project was first announced, acknowledging that it was a dream come true.

The Community movie has been highly anticipated by fans since the show's conclusion in 2015, with the #SixSeasonsAndAMovie prophecy hanging in the balance. After gaining a cult following during its television run, the show gained even more popularity when it became available on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. As a result, fans began clamoring for a movie adaptation, especially after the show hinted at the possibility of one in its final episode with the #AndAMovie tag. However, the excitement was dampened by the unfortunate news that the Writers' Strike will delay the movie's release indefinitely. The fact that almost all of the original cast, with the exception of Chevy Chase, are set to return for the film, including Donald Glover as Troy Barnes, who is considered by many to be the show's linchpin during its prime, only adds to the frustration of having to wait even longer.

After the strike, Dan Harmon and his team may have the opportunity to further refine the storyline. As the saying goes, art cannot be rushed, and Community has been one of the most exceptional modern parodies to ever be showcased on television. While fans are undoubtedly eager to see their beloved study group reunited, they also desire a satisfying reunion, making this delay a potential blessing in disguise. It's worth noting that the Community movie will be available for streaming on Peacock.

Source: TVLine.com