Psych | |
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Based on | Psych by Steve Franks |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | 2017–present |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Psych is a series of comedy-drama mystery films, based on and serving as a continuation of the USA Network television series of the same name. Beginning with the 2017 film Psych: The Movie , the series has seen favorable critical reception [1] [2] [3] with the Peacock streaming service ordering all films succeeding the first.
The first sequel, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home , was released in 2020, with the third film, Psych 3: This Is Gus , following in 2021. Three further films are in development.
Once production on the dramedy television series Psych wrapped, series creator Steve Franks immediately had the idea to bring the Psych universe back in film form later on. On May 8, 2017, USA Network confirmed that a film continuation would be produced for the network, [4] directed by Franks and co-written with series star James Roday, with all the series' main cast returning. [5] All subsequent films would be ordered by and released to the streaming service Peacock. [6]
Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producer(s) | Status |
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Psych: The Movie | December 7, 2017 | Steve Franks | Steve Franks & James Roday Rodriguez | Steve Franks | James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Steve Franks, Chris Henze, Kelly Kulchak, and Chris Cheramie | Released |
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home | July 15, 2020 | Steve Franks, James Roday Rodriguez, and Andy Berman | ||||
Psych 3: This Is Gus | November 18, 2021 | Steve Franks & James Roday Rodriguez | ||||
Psych 4 | TBA | In development |
On May 8, 2017, USA Network announced Psych: The Movie , a two-hour film continuation of Psych to air December 7, 2017. [4] All the original main cast would return for the film, which was directed by series creator Steve Franks and written by Franks and series star, James Roday Rodriguez. Zachary Levi was later announced for the film as the main villain, "Thin White Duke", [7] while Jazmyn Simon – Dulé Hill's real-life fiancée – played Selene, a romantic interest for Gus. [8] On July 5, 2017, Charlotte Flair announced that she would be in Psych: The Movie as Heather Rockrear. [9]
On June 28, 2017, former guest star Ralph Macchio joined the cast reprising his role as Nick Conforth, [10] the police academy officer who trained Shawn and Gus in season 5. Principal photography took place from May 25 to June 18 [11] [12] in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was later announced that Timothy Omundson would have a reduced role due to a stroke, but would still appear. [13] In addition, Kurt Fuller, John Cena and Jimmi Simpson were confirmed to be reprising their respective roles of Woody Strode, Ewan O'Hara and Mary Lightly.
On February 14, 2019, it was announced Psych: The Movie 2 was greenlit and all the main cast would return, set to premiere in 2019. [14] On April 18, 2019, it was announced Joel McHale would be joining the film, as well as Jimmi Simpson, reprising his recurring role as Mary Lightly. [15] On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the sequel had been renamed Psych 2: Lassie Come Home and would instead be airing on NBCUniversal's new streaming service, Peacock. Consequently, the film will only debut after the streaming service is launched. [16] [17] In a November 2019 interview with Larry King, Timothy Omundson revealed that the film would revolve around the characters rallying together in support of Lassie's recovery following a stroke, mirroring Omundson's real-life stroke which led to his reduced presence in Psych: The Movie. [18]
On May 13, 2021, Peacock announced a third film, Psych 3: This Is Gus, with production set to begin in the summer. [19] On October 9, 2021 at New York Comic Con, it was announced the film will premiere on November 18, 2021. [20] Along with the returning main cast, Kurt Fuller would reprise his role as Woody Strode and Curt Smith would return as himself.
Three further Psych films are in development, with John Cena intended to reprise his role. [21]
This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in the series.
Film | Crew/Detail | ||||||
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Composer | Cinematographer | Editor | Production companies | Distributing company | Running time | ||
Psych: The Movie | Adam Cohen & John Robert Wood | Scott Williams | David Crabtree |
| USA Network | 1 hr 28 mins | |
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home | David Crabtree & David Grecu | Peacock | 1 hr 30 mins | ||||
Psych 3: This Is Gus | David Crabtree | 1 hr 36 mins |
Title | Critical | |
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Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | |
Psych: The Movie | 100% (14 reviews) [22] | 66% (6 reviews) [23] |
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home | 85% (13 reviews) [24] | 77% (5 reviews) [25] |
Psych 3: This Is Gus | 80% (1 reviews) [26] | — |
Launched in November 2021, Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson have hosted a weekly rewatch podcast of the Psych television and film series, entitled The Psychologists Are In: A Psych Rewatch. [27] Episodes include plot recaps and behind-the-scenes memories from the two hosts. The series also features interviews with cast members, guest stars, and crew members, including writers, directors, and franchise creator Steve Franks.
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