The vampire mockumentary series What We Do in the Shadows has been renewed again following its fourth season, and What We Do In The Shadows season 5 updates have already been revealed. What We Do in the Shadows is based on the movie of the same name created by Jermaine Clement and Taika Waititi and continues the story of vampires living in the modern world. The end of season 4 brought about a lot of changes for the main characters and a cliffhanger for Guillermo’s arc that may result in a very different fifth season.
What We Do in the Shadows is one of the best mockumentary comedies on television. Like the movie it’s based on, the show has received universal acclaim for its dry, clever humor. Its fantastical episodes and characters offer a magical spin on the traditional mockumentary format while leads Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, and Kristen Schaal form a hilarious all-star cast who have helped the series to garner 17 Emmy nominations over its first four seasons. What We Do in the Shadows season 5 will look to continue the series’ success.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Latest News
The most positive of the What We Do In The Shadows season 5 updates so far has been the reveal that the show will premiere the new season on Thursday, July 13, which is one year and a day after season 4 premiered in 2022. In December 2022, Harvey Guillén, who plays Guillermo, shared on Instagram that filming has wrapped on What We Do in the Shadows season 5. While that was the end of principal production, the show still needed a significant amount of post-production before it is ready to air the new episodes. The good news is that it will hit FX this summer, so the wait is almost over.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Release Date
What We Do In The Shadows season 5 updates finally arrived for the release date, after filming wrapped up at the end of 2022, per Guillermo actor, Harvey Guillén.Since the series premiered in the spring of 2019, a new season has been released every year, with usually only a couple of months difference in season premiere dates. Season 5 arrives just one year and a day after season 4 in 2022. The What We Do In The Shadows release date is on Thursday, July 13.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Cast
What We Do In The Shadows season 5 updates reveal the main cast returns. This includes Kayvan Novak (Nandor), Matt Berry (Laszlo), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja), Harvey Guillén (Guillermo), Mark Proksch (Robinson), and Kristen Schaal (The Guide). Nick Kroll will likely be back as Simon the Devious, one of What We Do in the Shadow’s side characters due to the running gag involving Laszlo’s cursed hat, of which he’s currently the owner. Executive producer Paul Simms told ET that Guillermo’s family will appear in season 5, so Myrna Cabello will likely return as his mother, Silvia. Doug Jones could also be back as Baron Afanas, whose body was restored in season 4.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Story Details
There have not been What We Do In The Shadows season 5 updates concerning the story. However, the end of season 4 teed up the next part of the story. Colin Robinson has now returned to his adult form and regained the memories he had before he was reborn as a child. However, by regaining his memories, Colin has finished his season-long transformation and forgotten how Laszlo spent the entirety of season 4 raising him like a son. Laszlo was saddened by this turn of events, and season 5 could focus on Laszlo attempting to rekindle a relationship with Colin, which would lead to comic scenes of Colin’s confusion.
Nadja’s constant ambition to be in charge and create something worthwhile has been a constant storyline for the female vampire. She has taken over the local Vampiric Council, ascended to the Worldwide Vampire Council, and owned and operated a vampire nightclub. Season 5 could see The Guide and Nadja working together on a new venture. The most significant storyline that is sure to be developed came at the very end of season 4 when Guillermo, tired of Nandor’s rejections, approached another vampire, Derek, and offered to pay him to turn him into a vampire.
It’s a burning question fans have for WWDITS season 5, whether Guillermo goes through with the transformation or not. If he does not get bit by Derek, Nandor and the other vampires will have to contend with the fact their loyal familiar is trying to get out from under their control. If Guillermo is bitten, then season 5 will have a completely different character dynamic with a new vampire in the mix. Not to mention, as descendants of Van Helsing, Guillermo’s family will have to reconcile their love for Guillermo and their inherent drive to kill vampires.
Characters Who Could Have Bigger Roles In What We Do In The Shadows Season 5
What We Do in the Shadows has a large cast, including one-off characters who appear for only an episode or two, often played by talented and memorable actors. There are a handful of characters in What We Do in the Shadows who only appeared briefly but deserve more screen time in season 5. Wallace (Benedict Wong), Lilith (Lucy Punch), Evie Russell (Vanessa Bayer), Jim The Vampire (Mark Hamill), and Jenna (Beanie Feldstein) are all popular characters who appeared in the past and offered new insights into the main characters and gave the show a chance to occasionally depart from its main storyline.
Many of these characters have notable relationships with the main cast, like Lilith, who is Nadja’s mortal enemy and could easily slip back into the story. If the main vampires are frustrated with Guillermo for becoming a vampire, the former familiar could also be on the lookout for new friends in the magical world of What We Do in the Shadows.
What We Do In The Shadows Season Renewed For Season 6 Too
Before season 4 was even released, FX announced What We Do in the Shadows was renewed for not only season 5, but season 6 as well. It’s not a surprise that the series has been renewed considering its massive success, with a fan base ready for more mythological hijinks from the vampire characters. Rather than stabilizing, What We Do in the Shadows season 5 updates appears to be getting better with each successive season, with seasons 3 and 4 both earning a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. FX clearly has significant confidence in What We Do In The Shadows and will continue producing at least for the near future.
