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LeVar Burton's Possible 'Community' Movie Cameo: An Update We All Need!
The upcoming Community movie is already a huge deal— especially since Donald Glover (Troy) is returning after leaving in the 2014 episode "Geothermal Escapism". Many fans have one huge question though – what happened to another fan-favorite character, LeVar Burton (playing himself!). He disappeared during Season 5, sailing off with Troy in their friend's luxurious boat; as established in the very eccentric will that determined his post-life legacy!
And the possibility of him returning, during that movie? The answer’s... complicated! When TVLine asked LeVar Burton, he initially suggested that we talk to show creator Dan Harmon—yet agreed with what is quite obviously something extremely significant that many fans crave – those audiences really, really need an update. The implication is clear – this wasn’t simply ignored! We already have this massive and awesome update! A cliffhanger teased on-screen showed “LeVar Burton and non-celebrity companion captured by pirates in the Gulf of Mexico”! That ending left us hanging; making the absence only made the potential return so much more highly anticipated!
Here is exactly what Burton mentioned to TVLine: “Ask [creator] Dan Harmon,” Burton told TVLine when asked about a potential cameo.
It's been an entire decade now! Glover's "Troy" first appeared way back in 2009 when the series started airing on NBC—then sailing off to sea aboard the "Childish Tycoon" alongside LeVar Burton. This storyline comes from an incredibly eccentric will left behind by their beloved friend Pierce (Chevy Chase). But the show cut off exactly there, that cliffhanger scene during that Season 5 finale only left several large, lingering unanswered questions! And this isn’t necessarily an ending, it sets another narrative hook!
The most recent and major events all surrounded Dan Harmon penning the upcoming film – something he is co-writing alongside former writer Andrew Guest—that got formally ordered by Peacock back in 2022. We'll definitely get back several series regulars—Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash, and Ken Jeong. Yvette Nicole Brown mentioned her own return earlier, however with a crucial twist; she said that the entire script “is currently being reworked”; to make her inclusion even smoother! It’s also been recently announced the film secured $51.6 million in tax credits from California's film incentives program!
Recently however, this article shows a large setback and it also clarifies who might have caused those prior production delays: Joel McHale, in an interview with GQ; takes complete responsibility, stating that “fans can fully blame my schedule”, contradicting all previous claims suggesting that Glover caused the delay; creating additional attention towards McHale, emphasizing his importance in creating a greater production. We get these key details that affect the plot greatly: The storyline isn’t easily solved and resolving such major changes would take more effort than initially expected. This kind of explanation makes much more sense and really raises this issue from mere casual gossip; to something with serious creative consequences!
LeVar Burton's potential return generates incredible excitement— it makes that whole Community movie even more highly anticipated for those long-time fans. This isn't a simple cameo; It’s a very clever decision that appeals to nostalgia and fulfills many fan hopes. If he's not seen—that alone generates plenty of other conversations! That cliffhanger really highlighted the unresolved storyline with Troy; it is one that's far too tempting for creators to not pursue; and especially given how the show played out before, with Harmon making decisions such as those shown in this entire article! Given this; any such attempt toward not resolving this plot point, considering its existing popularity with the fandom involved could result in a seriously huge disappointment which could severely negatively impact ratings; therefore an effective response is crucial, demonstrating an intent toward making creative, compelling storytelling that will not fail to appease expectations!