Psych 3: This Is Gus
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| Psych 3: This Is Gus | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Genre | Detective fiction Comedy drama |
| Based on | Psych by Steve Franks |
| Written by | Steve Franks James Roday Rodriguez |
| Directed by | Steve Franks |
| Starring | James Roday Rodriguez & Dulé Hill[a] Timothy Omundson Maggie Lawson Kirsten Nelson Jazmyn Simon Corbin Bernsen |
| Theme music composer | Steve Franks |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | James Roday Rodriguez Dulé Hill Steve Franks Chris Henze Kelly Kulchak |
| Producer | Chris Cheramie |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production companies | Pacific Mountain Productions Thruline Entertainment Universal Content Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
| Release | November 18, 2021 |
Psych 3: This Is Gus is a 2021 American mystery-comedy film. A direct sequel to the second film from 2020 and the third installment of the Psych film series, based on the USA Network dramedy series of the same name, the film was released on November 18, 2021 to the streaming service Peacock. James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen all reprised their roles from the series and previous two films, with recurring actor Kurt Fuller and previous guest star Curt Smith also appearing. The film was directed by series creator Steve Franks, who co-wrote the script with Roday Rodriguez, and plans to produce three further sequels.[1]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (December 2022) |
Prior to Gus and Selene's wedding and the birth of their son, Shawn and Gus must track down Selene's estranged husband, while Gus is in 'groomzilla' mode. After the recovery, Lassiter works to determine the future of his police career.
Cast
[edit]- James Roday Rodriguez as Shawn Spencer & Dulé Hill as Burton "Gus" Guster[a]
- Timothy Omundson as Carlton Lassiter
- Maggie Lawson as Juliet "Jules" O'Hara
- Kirsten Nelson as Chief Karen Vick
- Jazmyn Simon as Selene
- Corbin Bernsen as Henry Spencer
- Kurt Fuller as Woody Strode
- Sage Brocklebank as Buzz McNab
- Allen Maldonado as Alan Decker
- Curt Smith as Curt Smith
- Ray Wise as Father Westley
- Sophia Reid-Gantzert as Lily Lassiter
Production
[edit]On May 13, 2021, Peacock announced the film, with production set to begin in the summer.[2] On October 9, 2021 at New York Comic Con, it was announced the film would premiere on November 18, 2021.[3] Along with the returning main cast, Kurt Fuller reprised his role as Woody Strode and Curt Smith returned as himself.
Reception
[edit]TV Guide rated the film a four and a half out of five.[4]
Future
[edit]Steve Franks has stated his intent for the Psych film series to consist of six films, of which This is Gus serves as the third.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Note: In this movie, James Roday Rodriguez and Dule Hill both received top billing, rather than having Roday solely receive top billing and Hill having secondary billing to him.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Agard, Chancellor (July 17, 2017). "Psych creator looks to Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 13, 2021). "Psych 3: This Is Gus a Go at Peacock; Threequel to Feature Wedding, Birth of 'Baby Guster,' Random Pineapple(s)". TVLine. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (October 9, 2021). "Psych 3 Movie Threequel Gets Premiere Date, Trailer That Questions Existence of a 'Peacock' Streaming Service". TVLine. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Thomas, Kaitlin (November 12, 2021). "Psych 3: This Is Gus Review: A Silly but Emotionally Satisfying Movie for the Psych-Os". TV Guide. Retrieved November 17, 2021.