Harold & Kumar Creators Reunite for New Film
The team behind the Cobra Kai series is developing a fresh Harold & Kumar movie. This marks a full-circle moment for the creators, who began their careers in stoner comedy. The original films gained a devoted following over the years.
Directorial and Writing Team
Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald, known for Netflix’s Cobra Kai, are working on a new Harold & Kumar film for Lionsgate’s Mandate Pictures. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will direct from a script penned with Heald.
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The original Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle grossed a modest amount in theaters. However, it achieved greater success on DVD, influencing sequels. The films together earned around $104 million worldwide. Recent data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed an increase in marijuana use among adults over the last decade (National Institute on Drug Abuse).
Franchise History
The original Harold & Kumar film, released in 2004, spawned two sequels: Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. The franchise follows the adventures of Harold Lee and Kumar Patel, played by John Cho and Kal Penn, respectively.
John Cho and Kal Penn are expected to reprise their roles, although deals have not been finalized. The trio’s recent work includes the final season of Cobra Kai and the Netflix comedy 72 Hours.
The new Harold & Kumar film is poised to revisit the franchise’s unique blend of humor. Fans can expect further developments as the project progresses.