We Have an Update on the UnderGRADS Movie

 

 

Overview:

In 2001 the world was graced with one of the greatest late-night cartoons ever. That’s right, UnderGRADS is 19 years old, I hope that makes you feel as old as I do. Ahead of its time, the show was cancelled with only one short season released for us to watch over and over again. Ever since there have been ramblings of an UnderGRADS revival or at the very least, a film.

The dream became a reality in 2018 when a Kickstarter campaign exceeded its pledge goal of $115,000. 

And, just like that, through the power of devoted cartoon nerds like us, The UnderGRADS Movie was officially underway.

Unfortunately, since then, things have been eerily quiet about the project. Aside from an update in February 2019, that assured Kickstarter rewards, and a movie was on its way, we have heard nothing else. Until…

UnderGRADS creator Pete Williams dropped a YouTube video last week to help explain what’s been going on. Starting with assuring donators that their money had not vanished into thin air.

With over a year past without any word about the UnderGRADS movie, many questions have come up. Friendly Pete Willaims is quick to share the behind the scenes process. And, it sounds as if the time is flying by before his eyes, while it feels like forever for eager fans. Majority of the lost time is due to contract negotiations and Kickstarter obligations. 

Additionally, an entirely new script is still under development.

Despite the delays, the overdue update is a welcome surprise for fans. Not only does it confirm that the UnderGRADS movie is still in our foreseeable future, but it also means a lot of these obstacles are done with. 

Soon, we can expect more frequent and exciting updates.

There is no official release date as of yet. Though Williams is hoping for a 2021 release. Which would happen to align with UnderGRADS twentieth anniversary.

If you wish to watch the update in its entirety, here you go:

 

Our Take:

And, with that, we head back to waiting. The good news here is that we can expect an UnderGRADS movie in the near future. 2021 is ambitious for a crowdfunded project that is still developing a final script. Though a look at the comment section of the YouTube update confirmed that other fans feel the same way that I do: take your time. Whether it takes one year or three, we would rather have the best product in the end. All we can say to Pete Williams is we’re excited to see a movie that he is proud to release.