25 Years Later, Bradley Cooper’s Cult Classic Masterpiece Officially in Talks for New Revival at Netflix

Bradley Cooper has been linked to so many fan favorites over the last quarter-century that it’s difficult to pick a favorite. With memorable roles in Wedding Crashers to The Hangover and Guardians of the Galaxy franchises, Cooper hasn’t been limited to just straightforward comedic fare. In more character-driven works like Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Aloha, and Nightmare Alley, the star has shown a respectable range of talent that should be welcome to any movie fan.

Cooper’s first movie includes one of his most memorable roles as Ben, the summer camp theater co-director in Wet Hot American Summer (2001). The film launched Cooper’s career and is well known for being packed with comedy legends like Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Molly Shannon, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Michael Ian Black, Joe Lo Truglio, and Ken Marino, not to mention stars like Elizabeth Banks, Marguerite Moreau, and Christopher Meloni. This Friday, Aug.14, Focus Features brings Wet Hot American Summer back to theaters for its 25th anniversary.

In 2015, Netflix brought the camp crew back together in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. To everyone’s delight, the entire cast came back, even Cooper, who by that time was a high-demand star. The production filmed all of Cooper’s scenes in a single day. Additional personalities joined the fun, like Jason Schwartzman, Lake Bell, John Slattery, Chris Pine, Jon Hamm, Randall Park, Michael Cera, and Kristen Wiig. David Wain came back to co-write and direct.

MovieWeb‘s deputy editor, Rob Sperduto, spoke with Wet Hot American Summer director David Wain, who has some wonderful news for fans of the summer camp cult classic. Sperduto asked the director a key question, “Are there any live discussions with Netflix for a potential fourth Wet Hot American Summer?” Wain’s response is music to our ears:

“I mean, never say never, for sure. And I did hear from Ted Sarandos just the other day being like, ‘Hey, it’s been 10 years.’ But, you know, who knows? Wet Hot American Summer is a two-way creation of me and Michael Showalter, and he’s very busy making his own big movies and stuff all the time. So, we’ll see.”

Bradley Cooper in Wet Hot American Summer

Usually, filmmakers don’t drop hints like this unless they are either seriously considering a project or it’s already in the works and they are being coy. Right now, it’s up to fans to keep the pressure on. Show up to one of the 25th-anniversary events, screenings, or just have a movie night at home with the delectable cult classic that feels as fresh today as it did in 2001.