Summary
- CBS Studios discusses potentially reviving the mockumentary show
American Vandal
after regaining rights. Fans have clamored for a third season ever since its cancellation. - Creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda already have a game plan for the potential
American Vandal
Season 3,and are ready for when audience demand and timing align. -
American Vandal
was a Peabody Award-winning comedy masterpiece that satirized true crime series and Gen Z.
Netflix‘s critically acclaimed mockumentary series, American Vandal, might be seeing a glimmer of hope for revival. The innovative comedy series enjoyed a warm reception, boasting a 98% approval rating from critics and 91% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes after its two-season run. A hilarious satire of true crime docuseries, social media, and Gen Z, American Vandal was the kind of artistically brilliant show that could spend an entire season focused on penis drawings and still be intelligent enough to win a Peabody Award.
Recently, Deadline reported that CBS Studios, which originally produced Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda’s series for Netflix, has regained the rights to this title among other original series. In light of this development, CBS Studios President David Stapf hinted at potential new opportunities for the show given the current interest from streaming services in traditional broadcast-style procedurals:
We’re exploring that, we loved that show and that title. There’s nothing imminent, but we hope to bring it back in some fashion at some point.
American Vandal (2017)
5/5
American Vandal is a true crime mockumentary that follows investigations led by high school student Peter Maldonado, with help from his friend Sam Ecklund, to uncover the truth behind epic school pranks.
- Release Date
- September 15, 2017
- Cast
- Tyler Alvarez , Griffin Gluck , Jimmy Tatro , Travis Tope , Melvin Gregg , Lou Wilson , Taylor Dearden , Jessica Juarez
- Seasons
- 2
- Directors
- Tony Yacenda
- Showrunner
- Tony Yacenda , Dan Perrault
Stapf indicated that while nothing is set in stone yet, the studio is optimistic about reintroducing the series in a new form in the future. At the time of its cancellation, Netflix expressed gratitude towards the team behind the series, acknowledging their creative contribution to the platform:
“American Vandal will not return for a third season. We’re very grateful to the creators, writers, cast, and crew for bringing their
innovative comedy to Netflix
, and to the fans and critics who embraced its unique and unconventional humor.”
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American Vandal Season 3 Plans Revealed by Series Creators
The cancellation of American Vandal after its successful two-season run left fans longing for more of its sharp wit and original storytelling. Creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda shared their thoughts with Entertainment Weekly, revealing they have not only crafted a vision for a potential third season but are also eager to bring it to life if conditions align.
Perrault and Yacenda explained that their idea for the next chapter of American Vandal is designed to be evergreen, allowing them to seamlessly pick up the narrative when the opportunity arises.
“Yeah,
we know what our third season would be and where the series would go
. It’s somewhat evergreen, so we could kind of hop back into it whenever the timing felt right, and if we felt like there was an audience that was clamoring for it.”
He added that they are ready to jump back in when they feel there’s significant audience demand and the timing feels appropriate. “But the answer is that we do have a game plan that we’re very excited about,” he affirmed.
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Since the conclusion of American Vandal, the duo has not been idle. They ventured into another project, creating Players for Paramount+, another mockumentary that builds on their previous experience. This new endeavor has been instrumental in honing their skills further, which Perrault believes will help the development of American Vandal‘s Season 3.
Reflecting on their growth, Perrault pointed out the importance of innovation and evolution in their creative process. “We’ve now done three seasons of documentaries if you include Players. There were certain things in Players that were an evolution of things we learned from Vandal. But you always want to bring something new,” he noted.
Perrault is particularly focused on enhancing the realism and immersion of their next project, building on the lessons from both American Vandal and Players.