Good Burger 2
Good Burger 2 is an upcoming American comedy film starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. It is a sequel to the film Good Burger (1997), which was based on a comedy sketch featured on the Nickelodeon series All That. It is scheduled to be released on November 22, 2023 on the streaming service Paramount+.
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Directed by | Phil Traill |
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Based on | Good Burger by
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Distributed by | Paramount+ |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Twenty-six years after the events of the first film, inventor Dexter Reed reunites with his co-worker Ed at his former workplace, Good Burger.[1]
Cast
- Kenan Thompson as Dexter Reed[2]
- Kel Mitchell as Ed[2]
- Josh Server as Fizz[2]
- Lori Beth Denberg as Connie Muldoon[2]
- Alex R. Hibbert as Ed2, Ed's son[2]
- Kamaia Fairburn[2]
- Fabrizio Guido[2]
- Elizabeth Hinkler[2]
- Emily Hinkler as Mindy[2]
- Anabel Graetz as Ruth[2]
- Jillian Bell as Katt Boswell, the CEO of MegaCorp.[2]
- Lil Rel Howery as Cecil McNevin, a lawyer for the corporation MegaCorp.[2]
- Carmen Electra as Roxanne[2]
Production
Development
In 1998, Aladdin published a children's novel, Good Burger 2 Go, that served as a sequel to the original film.[3] The book, written by Steve Holland, featured Ed following a short-changed customer around the globe.[4] On September 23, 2015, both Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell made a "Good Burger" sketch for a reunion on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In March 2018, Mitchell said there were talks on a Good Burger 2,[5] and in December he and Thompson said they are open for a potential sequel or reboot.[6]
In December 2021, the director of the original film and current CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins revealed he wanted to create an animated series based on Good Burger for the Paramount+ streaming service, and hoped to have Thompson and Mitchell involved at some capacity.[7] Mitchell expressed an interest in reviving Good Burger, due to his youngest son being a fan of the film.[8] In August 2022, shortly after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Thompson confirmed that he and Mitchell were working on the sequel.[9] During the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards where Thompson served as host, the duo once again hinted the sequel after performing a skit with Kumail Nanjiani.[10][11] On October 24, 2022, Thompson confirmed that the screenplay was finished, with him and Mitchell teasing the script in a joint Instagram post.[12][13]
On March 17, 2023, both Thompson and Mitchell officially announced the sequel's title as Good Burger 2, in addition to both actors reprising their roles as Dexter Reed and Ed.[1]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 18, 2023 in North Providence, Rhode Island. A former Friendly's restaurant was used to stand in for Good Burger.[1][14][15] Filming wrapped in late June.[16]
Release
Good Burger 2 is set for a streaming release on Paramount+ on November 22, 2023 in the United States.[1][14][17]
References
- Otterson, Joe (March 17, 2023). "'Good Burger 2' Set at Paramount+, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Returning". Variety. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- Murphy, J. Kim (June 29, 2023). "'Good Burger 2' Adds Lil Rel Howery, Jillian Bell; Carmen Electra, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server Returning for Sequel". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- Steve., Holland (1998). Good Burger 2 go. Schneider, Dan., Nickelodeon (Firm). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0671023993. OCLC 40131454.
- Holland, Steve; Schneider, Dan (1998). Good Burger 2 Go. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. ISBN 0671023993.
- "'Good Burger 2' Talks Are Happening Confirms Kel Mitchell". Movieweb. March 5, 2018. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- "Good Burger 2 might happen". Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "Brian Robbins Wants to Bring Back 'Good Burger' as a Animated Series". Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "From actor to pastor: What inspired former Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell's career shift". Today.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "Kenan Thompson Hints at a Good Burger Sequel with Kel Mitchell (Extended) | the Tonight Show". YouTube. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "Kenan and Kel's Good Burger reunion won the Emmys". September 13, 2022. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell stage Good Burger reunion at 2022 Emmys". Entertainment Weekly.
- "Kel Mitchell 💯 on Instagram: "Now we're cooking! 🥣🍔 table read went really good! Good vibes! Good Laughs, Good Burgers!"". Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- "Kenan Thompson Reveals 'Good Burger 2' with Kel Mitchell Script is Written, 'Closer Than Ever' (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight". October 23, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- Rajput, Priyanca (April 28, 2023). "Kenan and Kel's Good Burger 2 to film in Rhode Island for Paramount+". KFTV.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Latos, Samantha; Tragellis, Yanni (May 18, 2023). "Filming of 'Good Burger 2' begins at old Friendly's in North Providence". ABC6. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- Crowley, Leah (June 26, 2023). "Good Burger 2 wraps production in Rhode Island". WPRI-TV. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- McPherson, Chris (September 18, 2023). "Order Up! 'Good Burger 2' Sets Late Fall Release Date". Collider. Retrieved September 18, 2023.