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Learning Spanish never seemed more fun than with this bunch of misfits. The show aired in September 2009 and instantly won our hearts with its quirky, crazy, flawed characters. It’s been six years since the show wrapped up on Yahoo! Screen, and we still miss theCommunitycast in our lives. As we wait for theupcoming movie, let’s take a look at what each of them has been up to:
Joel McHale (Jeff Winger)
Though we miss Winger’s narcissistic sarcasm and even more so his topless torso, we are glad to see him on screen in many other shows. He has been on the go with shows likeThe X-Files, Dr. Ken, Stargirl, Santa Clarita Diet, and Difficult People. What’s noteworthy is that Mr. McHale’s serious acting skills are just as good as his comic timing.
And that’s not all. He has even dabbled successfully in the dangerous world of reality- TV. He appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’sDrag Race. Though him screaming “YEAH!!!” didn’t impress Michelle Visage, his boyish charm managed to sweep us off!McHale has also had his hands full with hosting gigs – be itJoel McHale Show with Joel McHale, Card Sharks, orTiger Kingreunion special. Whatever the role, McHale fans are happy to get a regular supply of his stunning smile!
Gillian Jacobs (Britta Perry)
The well-meaning, morally upright Britta onCommunitystole our hearts again as Mickey in Netflix’sLove. Though the roles were almost opposite of each other, Jacobs managed to make us love them both. She also appeared on episodes ofDr. KenandRick and Morty, making us believe in her comedy skills all over again.
Jacobs also snagged some big movies, including Netflix’sIbiza, the horror thriller-ComePlay, andLife of the Partyalongside Melissa McCarthy.But most importantly, she made us realize in her ad stints that if there is anything that can make Diet Coke better, it’s Gillian Jacobs.
Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley Bennett)
The Bible-following, God-fearing Shirley left theCommunitybunch in the 5th season. Even though she was always a part of the crazy gang for us, her on-screen work satisfied our Yvette cravings. She did a whopping number of 35 projects after she leftCommunity.
Donald Glover (Troy Barnes)
Though Troy from theCommunityis a dumb jock, Donald has proven himself to be anything but that. After leavingCommunity, Glover has made giant leaps. Though we loved him inCommunity, he truly “arrived” with the release of the seriesAtlanta. To add to that, he also landed big franchises likeThe Lion King,Spider-Man, andStar Wars.
As if the acting accomplishments weren’t enough, his stage avatar, Childish Gambino, released two new albums and pulled a staggering 5-grammy win!If you think this is it, you are wrong. Because in the coming months, Glover will be working on aMr. and Mrs. Smithremake with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, among other things. Glover has to be one of the busiestCommunitycast members for sure.
Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir)
Abed was the “self-aware” one on the show – always asking existential questions and in a strange, ironic way comforting us with his neurosis. He has also appeared inDr. Ken. Though we would love to see him in more shows, Pudi is focusing on his health, and we are super happy for him.
But that doesn’t mean he is entirely off the radar. He has been pretty active in the voiceover game. He played Huey inDuckTales, Tiny inHarvey Street Kids, and (surprise, surprise) Brainy Smurf inSmurfs: The Lost Village.
Alison Brie (Annie Edison)
OnCommunity, we often wondered how an uptight know-it-all fit into the outcast gang in a community college. Whatever the reason, we couldn’t have asked for a better actor than Alison. Apart from appearing inDr. Ken(which seems to be a pattern for this cast), she also appeared in Kristen Stewart’sHappiest Season,The Promising Young Woman,How To Be Single, The Disaster Artist,andThe Post.
But thisCommunitycast member’s most memorable performance was probably in Netflix’sGLOWas she becomes a female wrestler. She also wrapped up her controversial role of a Vietnamese voiceover inBoJack Horsemanand appeared in her husband, Dave Franco’s, directorial debut,The Rental.Brie also starred in her own script,Horse Girl, in 2020.
Chevy Chase (Pierce Hawthorne)
Chase was, of course, the big veteran star before the show aired. Even though he played an arrogant millionaire, his fans have always found him endearing on-screen. After leavingCommunitydue to differences with the show’s creator, Chase has chosen to stay away from tinsel-town for the most part. He did appear in a few projects likeThe Last Laugh, The National Lampoon sequel Vacation,andHot Tub Time Machine 2.
Chevy has had some health issues for which he was even admitted to the hospital. The fans wish a speedy recovery to thisCommunitycast member.
Ken Jeong (Ben Chang)
Finally, theDr. Ken, who has been stealing the crew for cameos on his show, is here. This Spanish teacher onCommunityhas never failed to tickle our funny bone. And, it appears he has been quite busy doing the same, too.
Jeong has acted in films likeCrazy Rich Asians, Goosebumps 2, The Duff, Scoob!,andMy Spy.Apart from his lead role in the comedyDr. Ken, he has also made appearances onMagnum PIandFresh Off The Boat.And if that wasn’t crazy enough for you, you can always tune in toThe Masked Singers’episodes where he takes the guessing game a notch higher!
Jim Rash (Craig Pelton)
People loved Dean Pelton much more than creators expected. Even though he was made a regular on the show in only Season 3, he has always been a part of theCommunityfam.
But as much as we loved the flirtatious, costume-crazy dean in this college, it turns out he is a man of many talents. Apart from being an actor, he has also worked behind the scenes on films likeThoroughbredsandDownhill. In addition to that, he also wrote the screenplay forThe Way Way BackandThe Descendants.He is also active in doing voice roles like inDuckTales, Star Wars Resistance,andMike Tyson Mysteries.Our favorite among his works would have to be his appearance onBrooklyn Nine-Nineas Dr. Jones.
While theCommunitycast is keeping busy, we are pretty excited to see them team up in the sequel movie.
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