Banijay UK and Fudge Park Productions, the company founded in 2015 by Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, writers and creators of The Inbetweeners, have struck an agreement which paves the way for the return of the hit comedy title.
The coming-of-age sitcom was originally broadcast on E4 between 2008 and 2010. It followed the misadventures of suburban teenager Will MacKenzie and his friends Simon Cooper, Neil Sutherland and Jay Cartwright at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive as they navigated school life, friendship, male bonding, lad culture and failed sexual encounters.
Over three series it set new ratings records for the channel and won multiple awards. Two successful movies followed, released in 2011 and 2014 respectively. The first went straight in at No.1 in the box office and set a record for the biggest opening weekend for a UK comedy at the time of its release with the sequel also breaking box office records.
Made by Bwark Productions, the original company founded by Iain and Damon, which later sold to Zodiak Media (acquired by Banijay in 2016), this deal unlocks the rights and the potential to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, tv and stage.
Jonathan Blyth, Managing Director Fudge Park, said “Banijay shares our vision and ambition for one of the most iconic comedies in British history. This is a wonderful moment for fans, there are exciting conversations afoot and more news to follow.”
Damon Beesley/ Iain Morris added, “it’s incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends).”
Patrick Holland, CEO Banijay UK said: “I have worked with Damon and Iain on a number of Fudge Park projects over the years and was delighted to pick up the conversation about the future of The Inbetweeners with them. They have an infectious creative vision for the brand which will resonate with audience old and new so I can’t wait to get going.”
Banijay Rights are distributors of The Inbetweeners.
Fudge Park Productions, based in London, specialises in creating and producing comedy and drama. Founded in 2015 by Iain Morris & Damon Beesley, recent productions include Daddy Issues for BBC1, which is written by Danielle Ward, directed by Damon Beesley and stars Aimee Lou-Wood & David Morrissey, with series 2 launching later this year.
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