Chris Pratt, Amy Poehler and the entire original cast already filmed the return to Pawnee (via toofab)
"It’s true! We’ve already filmed the episode!" Pratt revealed via Instagram on Thursday. "Many are saying it’s the greatest episode of television ever to be filmed in Quarantine. It’s not a competition. But if it was... we would easily win," adding that maybe the show will finally have a shot at an Emmy.
In a way, this reunion special is a huge barometer for network television as it will be viewers' first look at how a scripted sitcom might look during at-home orders. While late-night and talk shows have been expanding and exploring the format for weeks, there was still a lot of interest two weeks ago when "SNL" returned with a new installment.
Likewise, CBS's "All Rise" is in the process of putting together their own coronavirus-themed episode filmed at-home via Zoom and other technologies, coming to that network May 4. Will audiences hungry for fresh content embrace these new formats? Only time will tell. But it's incredibly smart of NBC to use one of their most beloved sitcoms of all time to really test this uncharted territory. And it's a testament to the love this cast clearly has for one another that they were able to get every one of them back, despite how many of them have had their careers blow up since their time on the show.
A bit part of that, though, probably has to do with the fact that the special episode is also being used as a way to give back during uncertain times. "Like a lot of other people, we were looking for ways to help and felt that bringing these characters back for a night could raise some money," said creator Mike Schur. "I sent a hopeful email to the cast and they all got back to me within 45 minutes.
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