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Created by Jemaine Clement and based on the 2014 film of the same name, FX Network’s sitcom What We Do in the Shadows has confirmed its release date for Season 6. While Season 5 ended in August 2023, it was clear a new season was on the way. Despite its popularity, Season 6 will be the final installment of this Emmy Award-winning mockumentary series. From the release date to the cast, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
Release date and streaming details
According to Deadline, the sixth season of What We Do in the Shadows will premiere on FX on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10 p.m. The first three episodes of the upcoming season will be included in the premiere; the remaining eight will air in the coming weeks. Episodes that air on Mondays on FX can be streamed on Hulu the next day.
Who is returning in Season 6?
The main cast will all return for Season 6: Kayvan Novak as Nandor, Matt Berry as Laszlo, Harvey Guillén as Guillermo, Natasia Demetriou as Nadja, Mark Proksch as Collin, and Kristen Schaal as The Guide.
In addition, we can also expect some high-profile cameos. Previous seasons have featured notable actors such as Nick Kroll, Dave Bautista, Tilda Swinton, Sofia Coppola, and even Mark Hamill.
What will the plot be?
What We Do in the Shadows features the misadventures of Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, Colin Robinson and their vampire roommates on Staten Island, with Guillermo as their devoted human companion. In Season 6, Guillermo is grappling with his long tenure as a vampire’s familiar and questioning his future. His devotion to Nandor and his desire to become a vampire himself remain central, but he must confront his own identity and purpose.
The vampires are also going through an existential crisis of their own. Upon awakening from a fifty-year slumber by their former roommate, they realize they haven’t accomplished much beyond their surroundings. This prompts a search for meaning and a reevaluation of their goals.
In Season 6 the vampires will move beyond Staten Island and embark on new adventures in New Hampshire, hosting The Baron, raising a demon, joining the workforce, and attending a human dinner party. Fans can expect a mix of humor, supernatural antics, and personal growth as the characters go through these new experiences.
Who Produces ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Season 6?
What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 executive producers are writer Simms, director Newachek, co-producers Jemaine Clement, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Yana Gorskaya, Kyle Newachek, co-producer Taika Waititi, Garrett Bash, and Eli Bush. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Most recently, What We Do in the Shadows earned eight Primetime Emmy nominations for its fifth season, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Berry), as well as nominations for writing, costumes, production design, picture editing, sound mixing, and stunt coordination.
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