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The Inbetweeners is reportedly set to be turned into a stage show following the West End success of Only Fools And Horses.
Fans may get to see a musical or a play be created off the back of the comedy show – and it means creators would not have to censor its gags.
An insider said: ‘The beauty of a stage show is that people won’t just be happy with all the muckiest jokes being in there — they’ll be filling the theatre expecting to see and hear them.
‘That’s because like other comedies that have moved into the West End, they’re likely to lift the episodes lock, stock and barrel on to the stage.’
‘And fans know exactly what to expect, so there won’t be any complaints from the thousands of devotees who’ll be filing through the doors’, they added to The Sun.
The Daily Mail has contacted Banijay for comment.
The Inbetweeners is said to also return to screens after 16 years, after its creators signed a multi-million pound deal with Netflix.
The beloved E4 comedy last aired in 2010, and was followed by two cinematic films in 2011 and 2014, but is now set to go ‘international’ with this new project.
It was reported in October that creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley had struck a new deal with production company Banijay UK to work on a new project about the famous four friends.
However, at the time it was unclear what the project would be, and now a deal is reportedly being finalised for a movie that will be released on the streaming giant.
It’s hoped that the comeback will feature all of the original cast, as well as Emily Atack, who played Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchliffe.
A source said: ‘Inbetweeners fans will be thrilled and relieved because when talk of a reboot emerged last year, there were fears it might not turn out to be a telly project.’
They went on to tell The Sun: ‘Netflix have been keen to make the project happen partly because its enjoyed a bit of a renaissance since old episodes aired on the streaming service and introduced a whole new generation to the show.
‘The deal is on the cusp of being fully rubber stamped, with discussions still happening about production timelines, storylines and cast.’
Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Netflix for comment.
The Inbetweeners famously starred Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison as the four school pals.
Back in October, The Inbetweeners’ creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley confirmed that plans are underway to bring back the iconic characters for a fresh chapter, after signing a deal with production giant Banijay UK.
‘It’s incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends),’ they said in a statement.
It was thought the project could involve a new TV run, a film, or even a stage adaptation, with talks already underway about how to reboot the cult favourite.
Banijay’s chief executive, Patrick Holland, told The Sun he was ‘delighted to pick up the conversation about the future of The Inbetweeners with them’.
He added: ‘They have an infectious creative vision for the brand which will resonate with audiences old and new.’
The company said the deal ‘unlocks the rights and potential to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, tv and stage’.
Joe revealed previously that the cast were eager to return.
He said the group had stayed close friends and would ‘jump at the chance’ to work together again.
Speaking to a podcast he said: ‘We’re all still around. We’re all still in each other’s lives. We all still like each other.
‘And if it was something that came up, I think we would want to do it.’
