NBC Universal’s forthcoming streaming series Peacock has unveiled its initial development slate, which features shows fromAmy Poehler,Mindy Kaling,Laverne Cox,Norman Learand blah blah blah, THERE’S AMACGRUBERTV SERIES IN THE WORKS!
Will Forteis set to reprise his now-iconic role as America’s ultimate hero, the uber patriot MacGruber. He’ll write and executive produce the series alongsideJohn SolomonandJorma Taccone, the latter of whom will also direct. The series hails from Universal Television, and executive producers also includeLorne Michaels,John Goldwyn,Andrew SingerandErin Davidof Broadway Video.
After rotting in prison for over a decade, MacGruber is finally released. His mission: to take down a mysterious villain from his past – Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. With the entire world in the crosshairs, MacGruber, Vicki, and Piper must race against time to defeat the forces of evil. Only to find that evil… may be lurking within.
Now, based on this brief synopsis, it sounds likeKristen WiigandRyan Phillippeare returning, though it’s also possible that their roles could be re-cast. After all, neither of those actors come cheap, and I don’t know if Peacock will be throwing around Netflix-level talent deals, but we’ll see. Maybe Wiig will cut ‘em a bargain deal since it’s herSNLpals Forte and Michaels asking. It all depends on the schedule, and what kind of time investment this streaming series would require. We also have to wonder ifVal Kilmerwould reprise his role as the villainous Dieter Von Cunth.
Macgruber started life as aSaturday Night Livesketch before graduating to the big screen in the hilarious 2010 action-comedy of the same name, which has since become a cult favorite. In November, Forte teased a possible series, adding that “it seems like the whole group will be back.” Hopefully that includes the greatMaya Rudolphas Casey Janine Fitzpatrick, who was killed on her wedding day in the movie, but could always return via flashback.
As for the celery, well, your guess is as good as mine. For our original report on theMacGruberseries from last year,click here.
