FX’s critically acclaimed, incredibly entertaining vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows has earned early seasons five and six renewals. FX’s confirmation that the comedy’s sticking around for at least two additional seasons arrived a month prior to the show’s season four premiere.
“There’s a lot of life left in our favorite vampires from Staten Island and FX couldn’t be more thrilled to commit to two additional seasons of this phenomenal series,” stated Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. “What We Do in the Shadows excels on every level, from the brilliant cast and surprising guest stars to the producers, writers, directors and crew. We can’t wait for everyone to enjoy season four, knowing that the next two are on the way.”
The popular comedy is based on the feature film of the same name written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The film earned the San Diego Film Critics Society’s Best Original Screenplay and Best Ensemble awards (pretty proud of that since I’m part of the SDFCS) as well as multiple New Zealand Film and TV Awards honors and was named Best Comedy Film by the Denver Film Critics Society, which just proves sometimes critics are way ahead of the curve.
The series’ cast includes Kayvan Novak as Nandor, Matt Berry as Laszlo, Natasia Demetriou as Nadja, Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson, and Harvey Guillén as Guillermo. Paul Simms, Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson, Garrett Basch, and Eli Bush executive produce.
Season four will premiere on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT on FX, followed by a release on Hulu the following day.
FX released the following description of the fourth season:
“In the shocking season three finale, Nandor, Guillermo and Nadja left Staten Island to go their separate ways while Laszlo stayed home to care for the creature that clawed its way out of the chest cavity of the deceased Colin Robinson — aka Baby Colin. This season, the vampires return to Staten Island to find their mansion on the verge of total structural collapse — and with no money to repair it.
While Nandor’s eternal search for love finally yields results, Nadja finally realizes her dream of opening the hottest vampire nightclub in the Tri-State Area. Laszlo struggles with the question of nature versus nurture as he tries raising Baby Colin to be anything other than an energy vampire. And even Guillermo finds himself on a powerful emotional track that touches on his love for his family, and for others.
With such terrifying locations as the secret supernatural Night Market, the Jersey Pine Barrens and a wedding altar, and with more strange beasts, surprising guest stars and tap dancing than ever, season four of What We Do in the Shadows continues to make the case for blood and comedy. And this time with just a touch of home renovation.”
