In 2015, watching the opening scene of “Wet Hot American Summer,” David Wain and Michael Showalter's 2001 box-office dud turned cult favorite, is a bit like watching the origin story for a group of real-life show-biz superheroes. After the red-white It had Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Meloni, David Hyde Pierce, … Read more
Tyler: I was in college when I first saw Wet Hot American Summer. I had heard about it, naturally, from the improv nerds I was friends with (shout-out to New & Improv'd!!!), and my friend Erin and I rented it just in time for a big snowstorm that would HitFixs Alan Sepinwall highlights ways that … Read more
When it comes to Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp, there is almost nothing but good things to say. After years of discussion, that plan has finally come to fruition in an eight-episode Netflix prequel series called "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." It seems a bit strange to do … Read more
We cannot wait until July 31 when Netflix releases Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp so we can appropriately binge watch the entire thing in one sitting! But we wouldn't be blessed with this star studded prequel series if it weren't for the Broadfarb Gilroy (Rob Huebel): The hot-shot, Hamlet-quoting academic whose work … Read more
Check out how the hilarious ensemble cast of Wet Hot American Summer has exploded since the original film debuted. Director David Wain is basically a casting genius! These days, attempting to separate the image of Tom Cruise, loony Scientologist elder, from the image of Tom Cruise, Big Movie Star is a nearly impossible mission. But … Read more
“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” feels and operates a little bit like a joke shop. Fart jokes? Just over here, sir! Dry whimsy? Why, our clerk Janeane Garofalo can help you with that! The result is a predictable mishmash that can be You can thank your lucky stars that after a 14-year … Read more
Even in this brave new world of micro-niches and fan service as a legitimate business model, the very existence of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp is unexpected, somewhat unnecessary, and more than a little Creators and co-writers David Wain and Michael Showalter, members of '90s MTV sketch group “The State,” premiered “Wet … Read more
The cast of Wet Hot American Summer reunited in New York City on Wednesday for the premiere of the classic film's highly anticipated Netflix reboot, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. The original cast members Gideon Jacobs is best known for playing Aaron — the smart young camper who gives Gail, played by … Read more
The original cast returns for more wild antics in a new eight-part Netflix series. Alicia Powell reports. △ Hide Transcript. ▷ View Transcript. "Wet Hot American Summer" gets retooled. The original cast goes back to Camp Firewood for more wild antics Grab your tiniest swimming trunks, your chaise lounge, and your gurnal: a new trailer … Read more
We are fast approaching the halfway mark of summer, but for some people, the season of sun won't officially begin until July 31, when Netflix will release Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. Created by David Wain and Michael Showalter, the Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Michael Ian Black, and other cast members from … Read more