Psych: The Movie

Psych: The Movie
Genre Detective fiction
Comedy-drama
Based on Psych
by Steve Franks
Written by Steve Franks
James Roday
Directed by Steve Franks
Starring James Roday
Dulé Hill
Timothy Omundson
Maggie Lawson
Kirsten Nelson
Corbin Bernsen
Theme music composer Steve Franks
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) James Roday
Dulé Hill
Steve Franks
Chris Henze
Kelly Kulchak
Producer(s) Chris Cheramie
Running time 88 minutes
Production company(s) Pacific Mountain Productions
Thruline Entertainment
Universal Cable Productions
Distributor NBC Universal Television Distribution
Release
Original network USA Network
Original release
  • December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Chronology
Preceded by Psych

Psych: The Movie is a television comedy film based on the USA Network dramedy series, Psych. The film follows the Psych characters three years later in San Francisco, since the series finale in 2014. The movie aired on December 7, 2017 on USA Network.[1] Main cast members; James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen all reprised their roles from the series, with frequently recurring actors Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson also appearing.

The film was directed by series creator Steve Franks, who co-wrote the script with Roday. Once the series wrapped, Franks immediately had the idea to bring the Psych universe back in movie form later on. Franks hopes to make five more Psych movies, following Psych: The Movie.[2]

On July 3, 2018, TVLine confirmed that a sequel to Psych: The Movie was in early stages of development, but is currently put on hold due to scheduling conflicts by the main cast.[3]

Production

On May 8, 2017, USA Network announced Psych: The Movie.[4] All the original main cast returned for the TV movie, directed by series creator Steve Franks and written by Franks and series star James Roday. Zachary Levi was later announced as the main villain, "Thin White Duke,"[5] while Jazmyn Simon – co-star Dulé Hill's real-life fiancée – plays Selene, a romantic interest for Gus.[6] On July 5, 2017, WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair announced that she would be in Psych: The Movie as Heather Rockrear.[7]

On June 28, 2017, former guest star Ralph Macchio joined the cast, reprising his role as Nick Conforth,[8] the police academy officer who trained Shawn and Gus in season 5. Principal photography took place from May 25 to June 18[9][10] in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was later announced that Omundson would have a reduced role due to a stroke, but would still appear. In addition, Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson were confirmed to be reprising their respective roles of Woody Strode and Mary Lightly.[11]

At a Comic Con gathering, Steve Franks also announced he hoped to make five additional TV movies, and was looking to the Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration.[12]

On October 7, 2017 at New York Comic Con, the cast announced the movie would be released on December 7, 2017 on USA Network.[13]

Plot

Shawn, Gus and Juliet have relocated to San Francisco. After Juliet's partner Sam is shot, the Psych team attempts to find out who did it and why. Additionally, while a mysterious organization is blackmailing Juliet (by insinuating she has done something illegal), Shawn refuses to get married until he can locate his grandmother's stolen engagement ring, Chief Vick's daughter Iris has fallen in with a bad crowd, and Gus is being pursued by an attractive woman who uses all the best moves in his own playbook.

Cast

Starring
Also starring

Notes

  1. ↑ Timothy Omundson's Carlton Lassiter appears in only one scene that was filmed outside the main shoot in Vancouver months later. Omundson was planned to have a bigger role but due to Omundson having a stroke just before shooting was to begin, the movie had to be partially rewritten, resulting in Omundson only appearing in one scene.

Reception

Ratings

The original American broadcast premiere of Psych: The Movie on USA Network received 1.26 million viewers and was the most watched scripted program of the day. It also achieved a demo of 0.5 in the 18-49 category, matching the demo from multiple season 8 episodes, while beating the demo scores of many USA Network original shows' episodes in 2017.[17]

Critical reception

Entertainment Weekly graded it with a "B+."[18] Danette Chavez of The A.V. Club gave it a "B" saying "Psych: The Movie is lively and lightweight, buoyed by Roday and Hill's bond, which hasn't diminished at all in the last three years. Its structure is classic Psych."[19] The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating based on 14 reviews.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "'Psych: The Movie' Is Coming to USA Network December 7th". Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  2. ↑ Agard, Chancellor (July 17, 2017). "Psych creator looks to Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  3. ↑ "New Psych Movie on Hold — Here's Why". TVLine. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Not a Drill: 'Psych: The Movie' Is Coming to USA Network This December". Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  5. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (2017-06-14). "Psych Movie: Chucks Zachary Levi Joins Revival Cast as the Big Bad". tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  6. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (2017-06-22). "Psych Revival Enlists New Love Interest for Gus — and There's a (Fun!) Twist". tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
  7. ↑ Gennis, Sadie (July 5, 2017). "Exclusive: Psych: The Movie Adds a WWE Superstar as Zachary Levi's Evil Sidekick". TV Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  8. ↑ Agard, Chancellor (2017-06-28). "Psych: The Movie: Ralph Macchio will reprise role in holiday special". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  9. ↑ Nelson, Kirsten [@nelsonKirsten] (2017-05-25). "Congrats to all my lovelies on Day 1! See you soooooooon!!" (Tweet). Retrieved 2017-06-18 – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Hill, Dulé [@DuleHill] (2017-06-18). "...and that's a wrap. #PsychTheMovie #December2017 instagram.com/p/BVf4h1Oh6nJ/" (Tweet). Retrieved 2017-06-18 – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ IMDB cast list
  12. ↑ Psych Creator Wants To Make 5 More Revival Movies TV Guide. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  13. ↑ "Psych: The Movie: We Have an Airdate!". TV Line. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  14. ↑ "Psych: The Movie: Timothy Omundson Will Appear in "One of the Best Scenes"". Retrieved 2017-07-21.
  15. ↑ "'Psych: The Movie' react: Will Shawn and Juliet ever tie the knot?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  16. ↑ Entertainment Weekly: Psych: The Movie Premiere Date Confirmed; John Cena cameo confirmed Entertainment Weekly, 7 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
  17. ↑ Welch, Alex. "Thursday cable ratings: NBA Basketball and 'Thursday Night Football' lead the night". Zap2It. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  18. ↑ Connolly, Kelly (December 7, 2017). "Psych: The Movie is a madcap holiday gift". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  19. ↑ Chavez, Danette (December 7, 2017). "Psych: The Movie is irrepressible, surprisingly seasonal fun". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Psych: The Movie (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
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