Actor and comedian Adam Devine told fans Monday that a planned Workaholics movie had been shelved just before filming began.
Devine, 39, who co-created and co-starred on the original Comedy Central series, announced that Paramount+ had canceled the film in an Instagram post.
In hilariously grotesque language, he called the decision the “slackest asshole,” while adding that he was “butt hurt” on behalf of his fans, who wouldn’t reunite him with his co-stars and co-creators on screen at Blake Anderson , 38, and Anders Holm, 41.
The The Pitch Perfect: Bumper In Berlin star claimed Paramount+ explained the decision to him and the rest of the creative team as part of its ongoing “global” strategy.
Not anymore: Adam Devine, 39, announced Monday that a planned Paramount+ Workaholics film had been canceled just five weeks before production began; Devine (R) seen with Blake Anderson and Anders Holm
“Welp, Paramount + has decided to cancel the Workaholics movie. Obviously this news is the loosest asshole,” Devine began his post, adding, “We were supposed to start filming in 5 weeks!”
‘P[aramount] + told us they don’t fit with their new “global” strategy… We’re deeply hurt by this decision because we were so excited to bring the weird one last time [sic],’ he continued.
Devine said he feels “but hurt” that he won’t be working with his “best friends” again, while also disappointing their fans, and he also highlighted the crew and members “who are now struggling to make ends meet.” to find new jobs.’
The actor made it clear that they would be buying the movie on other streaming services, “and hopefully we can do this insanely fun movie somewhere else.”
Last Minute: “Welp, Paramount+ has decided to cancel the Workaholics movie. Obviously this message is the loosest asshole,” Devine said, adding that he was “butt hurt” for fans, cast and crew who would be looking for new jobs
Depressed: He also complained about not being able to meet up with his co-stars (and co-creators) Anderson and Holm; seen in 2011
He also vowed he would speak more fully about the cancellation with his co-stars Anderson and Holm, as well as Workaholics co-creator Kyle Newacheck, on the quartet’s This Is Important podcast, which was due to release a new episode Tuesday.
Following his initial post, Devine posted a video of the late pro-wrestler “Mach Man” Randy Savage admitting to Arsenio Hall that he’s not too manly to cry, which seemed to match his somber mood.
Both Holm and Anderson reacted negatively in their own posts.
“I was really looking forward to this reunion. We’ll see what happens,” Holm wrote on his Insta Stories.
In a follow-up post, he joked about how he was forced to promote another film for the streaming service even though the Workaholics film was cancelled.
More to come: promised he would talk more about the cancellation with his co-stars Anderson and Holm, as well as Workaholics co-creator Kyle Newacheck, on the quartet’s This Is Important podcast; seen in 2011
Miss: “Was really looking forward to this reunion. We’ll see what happens,” Holm wrote on his Insta Stories
Mixed feelings: In a follow-up post, he joked about how he was forced to promote another film for the streaming service even though the Workaholics film was cancelled
“I think a trailer for a @paramountplus movie I’m in is about to come out so enjoy my U-turn promoting it,” he wrote. “Just think about it when your parents grounded you and you called them stupid, but they also already put you in a movie with fun, hard working people you really like and want to support #HOLLYWEIRD.”
Anderson simply wrote, “The @workaholicscc movie needs a new home,” while urging his fans to check out the upcoming podcast.
According to sources speaking to Deadline, the Workaholics film was canceled due to scheduling issues after the film was delayed multiple times, although it is unknown which entity is responsible for these delays.
The outlet also reported that the film stayed with MTV Entertainment Studios, although it’s not clear if that will affect its ability to be shopped on other streamers.
Workaholics aired on Comedy Central for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017.
Anderson simply wrote, “The @workaholicscc movie needs a new home,” while urging his fans to check out the upcoming podcast.
From the Air: Workaholics aired on Comedy Central for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017; seen in 2011