Many fans were disappointed to hear that FXX’s hit comedyThe Leagueis coming to an end this year withThe League Season 7. But this may not be the last we see of Pete, Andre, Taco, Ruxin, Kevin and Jenny. Creators of the showJackie Marcus SchafferandJeff Schafferhave teased that the sitcom may return on thebig screen, or some other form of media. This will most likely not be the last time we hear from this gang of fantasyfootballplayers. About continuing on with the core group at the heart of this comedy,Jeff Schafferhad this to say about a possibleThe Leaguemovie.
“I think there’s still ways to play with this group, just in different forms.”
The League will end its epic run with Season 7 this fall, giving us 13 final episodes. So, how will the gang go about trying to win the coveted Shiva this year? The series co-creators were on hand for theirTelevision Critics Association Summer Press Tourpanel, and brought along the entire main cast, which includesNick Krollas Ruxin,Jonathan Lajoieas Taco,Paul Scheeras Andre,Mark Duplassas Pete,Stephen Rannazzisias Kevin, andKatie Aseltonas Jenny.Jason Mantzoukas’s El Brolo was mysteriously absent. They all confirmed that the next and final season will keep pulling its laughs from real-life events. Especially those revolving around the NFL.
According toDeadline,Jeff Schaffersemi-joked that they tried really hard to land Tom Brady as a guest star for their final season, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding the 2015 AFC Championship game. There will be a ‘Deflategate’ episode coming up, withJackie Marcus Schafferteasing that it’s easy for the show to stay relevant when the NFL keeps giving them such great material to work with.
The Leaguewill also pull some inspiration from the continued controversy surroundingconcussions in the NFL. Taco will have to retire from sex because of a concussion. So, what does that mean for the EBDB? We’ll have to wait and see. But, as in seasons past, there will be a bevy of superstar cameos, which include the return ofWill Forte.
Jackie Marcus SchafferandJeff Schafferaren’t ready to divulge their true plans for the future ofThe Leaguejust yet. They want their fans to savor these final 13 episodes, which promise to be some of the best ever. But it’s clear thatThe Leaguewill not be buried. Either a movie will happen, or their will be a ‘reunion’ series in the not too distant future. May we suggest a series of Young Adult novels that explores the origins of this group of friends starting from when they were in middle school? That would surely keep the fantasy ofThe Leaguealive!
