American Vandal, the two-season Netflix comedy, gets a promising update more than five years after it was cancelled on Netflix. Created by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault and helmed by showrunner Dan Lagana, the story is presented as a parody of popular true-crime podcasts like Serial and Making a Murder. With an American Vandal cast that included Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, and Jimmy Tatro, the comedy was cancelled late in 2018 despite awards recognition and positive reviews. CBS Studios, one of the production companies behind the series, is hoping for a comeback.

In an interview with Deadline, the chances of an American Vandal revival get an honest update from CBS Studios President David Stapf. When asked about the likelihood that the mockumentary series could return, Stapf shared that those conversations are taking place. But he cautioned that no follow-up is immediately in the works. Read the full quote below:

“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.”

Why Was American Vandal Cancelled (& Could It Return?)

There Have Been Efforts To Shop The Mockumentary Before.

Netflix thanked the cast and crew of American Vandal after its cancellation, with reports citing that the streamer wanted to produce its own shows and movies rather than rely on an outside studio for its programming. This was in October 2018, before the launch of major competitors, like Disney+ and HBO Max. Since then, Netflix has become much more known for having control over its originals.

In any case, at the time, there were reports that CBS TV Studios had been seeking out interest from other potential platforms. It is not usual for cancelled shows to find a new home, though those efforts are not always successful. It is a good sign, at least, that there has been the same interest for almost five years. If the cast and crew are committed to it, and the studio is serious in their efforts, a follow-up movie or special could be possible.

It is a unique situation because the true crime parody was enjoyed by audiences and critics alike. The mockumentary garnered an Emmy nomination and a Peabody Award along with its strong reviews across the board, even for American Vandal season 2. At this point, it sounds as though the hope for a continuation is still active, but nothing concrete is happening right now.

Source: Deadline