Psych: The Movie
Psych: The Movie | |
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Genre | Detective fiction Comedy-drama |
Based on | Psych by Steve Franks |
Written by | Steve Franks James Roday |
Directed by | Steve Franks |
Starring | James Roday Dulé Hill Maggie Lawson Kirsten Nelson Corbin Bernsen Zachary Levi Kurt Fuller and Timothy Omundson |
Theme music composer | Steve Franks |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Steve Franks Chris Henze Kelly Kulchak |
Producers | James Roday Dulé Hill |
Running time | 2 hours |
Production companies | Pacific Mountain Productions TagLine Television Universal Cable Productions |
Original release | |
Network | USA Network |
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"Psych: The Movie" is a two-hour television movie based on the USA Network dramedy series, Psych. The TV movie follows the Psych characters three years later in San Francisco, since the series finale in 2014. The movie will air on December 7, 2017 on USA Network.[1]
Steve Franks wrote the movie with series star, James Roday, and directed the movie. Once the series wrapped, Franks immediately had the idea to bring the Psych universe back in movie form later on. Franks hopes to make five more Psych movies, following Psych: The Movie.[2]
Production
On May 8, 2017, USA Network announced Psych: The Movie.[3] All the original main cast will return for the TV movie, which will be directed by series creator, Steve Franks, and screenplayed by Franks and series star, James Roday. Zachary Levi was later announced for the movie, as the main villain, "Thin White Duke,",[4] while Jazmyn Simon - Hill's real-life fiancée - plays Selene, a romantic interest for Gus.[5] On July 5, 2017, WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair announced that she will be in Psych: The Movie as Heather Rockrear.[6]
On June 28, 2017, former guest star Ralph Macchio joined the cast reprising his role as Nick Conforth,[7] the police academy officer who trained Shawn and Gus in season 5. Principal photography took place from May 25 to June 18[8][9] in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was later announced that Omundson would have a reduced role due to a stroke, but would still appear. In addition, Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson were confirmed to be reprising their respective roles of Woody Strode and Mary Lightly.
At a Comic Con gathering, Steve Franks also announced he hoped to make five additional TV movies, and was looking to the Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration.[10]
On October 7, 2017 at New York Comic Con, the cast announced the movie would be released on December 7, 2017 on USA Network.[11]
Plot
"Three years after the series finale, the ambitious friends—along with some returning fan-favorite characters—come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride follows, as the wild and unpredictable Psych team pursues the bad guys, justice … and, of course, food!"[12]
Cast
- James Roday as Shawn Spencer
- Dulé Hill as Burton "Gus" Guster
- Timothy Omundson as Carlton "Lassie" Lassiter[a][13]
- Maggie Lawson as Juliet "Jules" O'Hara
- Kirsten Nelson as Chief Karen Vick
- Corbin Bernsen as Henry Spencer
- Also starring
- Zachary Levi as Thin White Duke
- Ralph Macchio as Nick Conforth
- Jimmi Simpson as Mary Lightly
- Jazmyn Simon as Selene
- Robert LaSardo as El Proveedor
- Kurt Fuller as Woody Strode
- Charlotte Flair as Heather Rockrear
- Dexter Bell as Security Guard
- John Cena as Ewan O'Hara[14]
- Sage Brocklebank as Buzz McNab
Notes
- ^ Timothy Omundson's Carlton Lassiter appears in only one scene that was filmed outside the main shoot in Vancouver months later. Omundson was planned to have a bigger role but due to Omundson's recent stroke, the movie had to be partially rewritten, resulting in Omundson only appearing in one scene.
References
- ^ "'Psych: The Movie' Is Coming to USA Network December 7th". Retrieved 2017-10-07.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (July 17, 2017). "Psych creator looks to Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Not a Drill: 'Psych: The Movie' Is Coming to USA Network This December". Retrieved 2017-05-08.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (2017-06-14). "Psych Movie: Chucks Zachary Levi Joins Revival Cast as the Big Bad". tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (2017-06-22). "Psych Revival Enlists New Love Interest for Gus — and There's a (Fun!) Twist". tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
- ^ Gennis, Sadie (July 5, 2017). "Exclusive: Psych: The Movie Adds a WWE Superstar as Zachary Levi's Evil Sidekick". TV Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (2017-06-28). "Psych: The Movie: Ralph Macchio will reprise role in holiday special". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
- ^ Nelson, Kirsten [@nelsonKirsten] (2017-05-25). "Congrats to all my lovelies on Day 1! See you soooooooon!!" (Tweet). Retrieved 2017-06-18 – via Twitter.
- ^ Hill, Dulé [@DuleHill] (2017-06-18). "...and that's a wrap. #PsychTheMovie #December2017 instagram.com/p/BVf4h1Oh6nJ/" (Tweet). Retrieved 2017-06-18 – via Twitter.
- ^ Psych Creator Wants To Make 5 More Revival Movies TV Guide. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Psych: The Movie: We Have an Airdate!". TV Line. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "Not a Drill: 'Psych: The Movie' Is Coming to USA Network This December". USA Network. May 8, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Psych: The Movie: Timothy Omundson Will Appear in "One of the Best Scenes"". Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ Entertainment Weekly: Psych: The Movie Premiere Date Confirmed; John Cena cameo confirmed Entertainment Weekly, 7 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.