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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell have high hopes for their next movie Good Burger 2.
After the news was announced on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that the comedic duo would reunite for a sequel to their 1997 Nickelodeon movie good burgerThompson stunned the crowd Saturday at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut.
The actor unexpectedly fell into the all this panel, moderated by PEOPLE’s Breanne L. Heldman, to join castmates Mitchell, Danny Tamberelli, and Lori Beth Denberg — and spilled some details about the upcoming film, which is set to begin production in May.
“We’re shooting this summer and it’s supposed to be released this year – probably around Thanksgiving or something,” Thompson told a cheering crowd at 90s Con, adding that he’s “really excited” and wanted to “get this done and get it out there.” so people can enjoy it.”
He joked, “Then maybe do part 3, 4, 5, 6 [and] 7!”
Thompson said he’s also preparing to make “special phone calls to” Tamberelli and Denberg – and revealed who else is on his wish list for appearances in Good Burger 2.
“I keep saying Harry Styles. I just feel like it would be really big, you know what I’m saying? One Direction!” he said. “Sinbad is definitely coming back. Even if we have to go to him, let’s make sure we have Sinbad for sure. All the traditional favorites I think. Barack Obama would be great.”
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Good Burger 2which is planning a release later this year exclusively on Paramount+, will follow Dexter Reed (Thompson) and the original cashier, Ed (Mitchell), as they “reconvene in the present day at the fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of the employees,” according to a press release for the film.
Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert will write the script and also serve as executive producers. Phil Traill will direct, and James III has also been hired as a screenwriter.
the classic good burger comedy sketch originating from the 1994 Nickelodeon series all this, in which Tamberelli, Denberg, Thompson and Mitchell appeared. The quartet reunited at 90s Con at the Connecticut Convention Center; Amanda Bynes was also expected to be in attendance but had to cancel at the last minute due to illness.
In January, PEOPLE exclusively confirmed that the cast of the beloved Nickelodeon comedy series, which aired until 2005, would have an onstage reunion during the second annual convention.
’90s Con and That’s4Entertainment founders Christina Figliolia and Liliana Kligman shared that they were “very honored” to host “a mini-reunion” for the cast of all this in the 90’s Con. “Last year was amazing and we can’t wait for this year’s show,” the two said.
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all thisthe pop culture phenomenon heralded as saturday night live for tweens, it originally ran for 10 seasons on Nickelodeon.
In addition to Bynes, Mitchell, Tamberelli and Denberg, the series also starred Angelique Bates, Katrina Johnson, Alisa Reyes, Josh Server, Leon Frierson, Christy Knowledges, Nick Cannon and Mark Saul in its initial 10 seasons.
The series has inspired several spinoffs, including Kenan and Kel It is Amanda’s Showbefore being officially rebooted with a new cast in 2019.
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Over the years, the cast has reunited several times. In 2015, Mitchell, Tamberelli, Denberg and Server met at Comic Con, where they hosted a panel that gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look. all this.
Mitchell, Denberg, Server and Thompson also reunited in 2018 for an episode of Cannon’s MTV sketch and improv series. Wild ‘N Out.
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The second annual ’90s Con will take place March 17-19 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. More information can be found here.
