Is There Ever Going to Be a Derry Girls Sequel Movie? Siobhan McSweeney Weighs In
It looks like the girls' story is already over.
Channel 4 scored an unlikely hit in 2018 when the teen sitcom, following four girls coming of age during the final years of The Troubles, became a global sensation, attracting millions of viewers on both sides of the pond.
Unlike many other sitcoms of today, which run obnoxiously long despite the narrative losing its quality and relevance, Derry Girl came to an end after just three seasons — and most of the viewers were perfectly fine with this creative decision by Lisa McGee.
However, many people weren't willing to believe that Channel 4 could let go of their biggest hit so quickly, arguing that the network might revive the show at some point in the future. Another popular idea was that Derry Girls might come back for a sequel movie, which would surely attract a lot of fans to see it in theaters.
But the cast and creative team behind the show are actually pretty happy with the way Derry Girls ended. Siobhán McSweeney, who played Sister Michael, recently spoke about the end of the series and the possibility of a reunion — and apparently, the actress does not embrace the idea.
'I also think that, you know, the thing that also makes shows great is knowing when to end them as well and not sort of ruining what was good about it by dragging it out for years and years and seasons and seasons. So, I feel like we've left all the characters in a really good place — in a place of hope and a place of peace. And yeah, why not leave them there for the time being?' McSweeney said.
It looks like the cast members themselves are not expecting their characters' stories to be continued in the foreseeable future. Also, considering how much money and fame they've earned from their Derry Girls roles, it's only natural for the stars to want to explore other career opportunities instead of playing the same characters for decades.
A Derry Girls reunion is definitely not out of the question, but fans will have to wait a long time to see it happen.
Source: Radio Times.