It has to be bittersweet for fans to know that the beloved FX comedy,What We Do in the Shadows, is coming to an end with itssixth season. However, on a more upbeat note,the new season of the comedy is halfway through filming, a positive sign that the likes of everyone’s favorite Staten Island vampires are that much closer to our television screens. There is no release date yet forWhat We Do in the Shadows’s final season.
This filming news comes courtesy ofHarvey Guillén, who made a hilarious TikTok to provide the announcement. Guillén follows a popular TikTok trend, using a sound originally fromRose’s Turnin theBette MidlerfilmGypsy. The lyrics, “All that work and what did it get me? Why did I do it?” perfectly captures Guillermo’s intense desire since Season 1 to become a vampire. As Guillén notes in the video, it’s ironic, given that his characterGuillermo is a distant relative of Van Helsing. This was revealed inShadows’s first season, and fans will recognize thatVan Helsingis, of course, a vampire hunter.
Fans who are caught up onShadowswill also recall the irony of the TikTok, givenseason five’s finale. Guillermo finally was able to become a vampire, thanks to his friend Dererk (Chris Sandiford). Nandor (Kayvan Novak) becomes outraged upon learning this, but ultimately has a change of heart and kills Derek (sadly) in order to keep Guillmero alive. In a sense, the comedy appears to come full circle given that Guillmero has wanted to become a vampire since the first season. However, fans surely know that plenty of zany hijinks are still in store for the final season. In fact, Guillén even described the final season as “a renaissance.”
Who Else Stars in ‘What We Do in the Shadows?’
In addition to Guillén and Novak,What We Do in the Shadowsalso starsMatt Berryas Laszlo,Natasia Demetriouas Nadja,Mark Prokschas Colin Robinson, andKristen Schaalas The Guide.Shadowshas become known for its hilarious guest appearances andcrazy characters, the likes of which have includedBenedict Wong,Nick Kroll,Taika Waititi,Craig Robinson,Vanessa Bayer, andHaley Joel Osment, among others.Jemaine Clement, one of the forces behind thecomedy film the series is based on, is the creator behind the series.
All five seasons ofWhat We Do in the Shadowsare available to stream onHuluin the U.S, courtesy of the streamer’s partnership with FX. Shadows joins the likes of other FX comedies, such asThe BearandIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as being available on Hulu. Episodes ofShadows’s sixth season will air first on FX, and then be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest news on the final season ofWhat We Do in the Shadows. Check out Guillén’s hilarious video announcement below:
What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadowsoffers a comedic glimpse into the nightly lives of four vampire roommates—Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and energy vampire Colin Robinson—residing in Staten Island. Alongside their human familiar, Guillermo, they navigate modern challenges like paying rent, attending social events, and dealing with supernatural politics, all while maintaining their centuries-old habits.
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