If you’re someone that enjoys the comedy stylings of Will Forte in the 2010 comedy film, “MacGruber,” you have fine taste. Just ask Christopher Nolan. And you’ll also be psyched to know that the action icon is returning for a new TV series.
According to Peacock’s latest teaser, “MacGruber” is coming back. After a decade of silence, the action hero is set to return in 2021 with a brand-new series on the fledgling streaming service run by NBCUniversal.
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For those unaware, “MacGruber” is based on a series of ‘SNL’ sketches starring Forte and co-star Kristen Wiig. The sketches lampoon the classic “MacGyver” series from the ‘80s with its lead character trying his best to use common items (such as rubber bands and paper clips) to diffuse bombs and save the day. Except in the case of MacGruber, it never goes according to plan and hilariously backfires each and every time.
A film was released in 2010 and wasn’t a huge hit, by any means. But a cult following has grown and people (such as Nolan) have been preaching the good word of “MacGruber” ever since. The teaser ends with the title character breaking the fourth wall and saying, “Spread the word, you freakin’ turds.”
Don’t worry, MacGruber, we will. We want nothing more than this TV series to be amazing. As mentioned, though the 2010 comedy film isn’t the biggest box office blockbuster of all time, “MacGruber” has found itself a legion of devoted fans over the past decade. Most of those folks just love the absurdity and satirical aspect of Forte’s character. Or they enjoy the scene where he walks around with celery in his ass. Either way, they’re fans.
It’s unclear when exactly “MacGruber” will arrive on Peacock other than sometime in 2021. Let’s hope it happens sooner rather than later.