The adventures ofThe Inbetweenerslook like theyre coming to an end, asThe Inbetweeners Moviehits the big screen.
We had a very small period of time, from when the film was conceived until now.
It was just a simple case of finishing touches not having been made.
Its just been a massive rush to have it done in time.
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BH:But its ready now.
Do you feel a certain degree of pressure, knowing youve got such an expectant fan base?
It wasnt necessarily due to big marketing or anything like that.
It was just that people told their mates about this show called The Inbetweeners.
SB:Which means it wasnt out fault.
This time, weve got our money where our mouths are, which is a very scary prospect.
Seeing our faces on buses is quite scary.
Hopefully the film lives up to the expectations.
BH:We get that question a lot, I dont know what everyones got against Kevin And Perry.
Its got this bad reputation that we dont necessarily agree with.
The fundamental difference is that Kevin And Perry came from a sketch and this is a sitcom.
I think its easier to transfer a sitcom to a film.
BH:Youve only got twenty-four minutes rather than ninety minutes for the film.
There hasnt been one before, nothing like American Pie or Superbad.
These characters are generally quite innocent so that didnt become a problem.
Is the film going to tie up all the loose ends from the series?
BH:I think it kind of rounds the show off quite nicely.
The show is about schoolboys, so I dont think it would work once they left school.
It could be contrived and forced to try and do anything further.
When you first started, did you ever envisage the success it would have?
I completely forgot that what happened next would depend on whether people liked it or not.
Theyre nothing special, in a way.
I then thought that maybe we were doing the wrong thing.
You dont need to over-dramatise life, it’s possible for you to just reflect it.
Its more interesting, in a way, if it appears to ring true.
I think thats what took me a while to realise, those things that were making the show successful.
JB:Of course, weve gone from doing nothing to being in this show.
Its been a journey that the four of us have shared and that Ive really enjoyed personally.
It wouldnt have been as good as it was if it was with any other person.
Ive had other jobs, and theres nothing as fun as making The Inbetweeners.
Its just the best job ever.
Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, James Buckley and Joe Thomas, thank you very much.
The Inbetweeners Movie is out now.
