TheFerris Bueller’s Day Offspinoff is a go, with Paramount Pictures calling onDavid Katzenbergto direct the upcoming project and return to the world of the beloved John Hughes movie. The spinoff, titledSam and Victor’s Day Off, will follow the two valets who, in the 1986 original, “borrow” the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder belonging to Ferris’ best friend, Cameron’s father.
According toTHR, David Katzenberg has now signed on to helm the project, with the story taking place over a single day as audiences see what the titular Sam and Victor got up to while cruising around in the car andcausing Cameron all manner of stress. Originally portrayed in the film by Richard Edson and Larry “Flash” Jenkins,Sam and Victor’s Day Offwill be set during the events ofFerris Bueller’s Day Off, and will no doubt include all sorts of crowd-pleasing Easter eggs along the way.
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This will not be the first time that Katzenberg has dealt with the 80s, and the nostalgia that often comes with it, having directed many episodes of the sitcom,The Goldbergs, as well as producing the 80s set Stephen King outing,It. Katzenberg’s other credits include directing episodes ofAverage Joe, 911: Lone Star, Young Rock,andThe Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and writing the likes ofThe Hard Times of RJ Bergerand the upcoming Tim Burton sequel,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Sam and Victor’s Day Offis being produced by Paul Young (Key & Peele) through his company, Argyle Media. Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald (the co-creators ofCobra Kai) are producing with their head of development Dina Hillier as an executive producer.
Ferris Bueller’s Day off Remains a Beloved ’80s Classic
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Released in 1986,Ferris Bueller’s Day Offwas written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes. Starring Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck as our main trio, with supporting roles from Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Cindy Pickett, Edie McClurg, Lyman Ward, and Charlie Sheen,Ferris Bueller’s Day Offfollows the titular Ferris as he decides to skip school with his best friend, Cameron, and girlfriend, Sloane, in order to give them all the best day of their young lives.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Offhas sincebecome a cherished 80s classic, and has even been preserved in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural significance.
The impact ofFerris Bueller’s Day Offhas not beenlost on lead actor Matthew Broderick, who just last year said that the movie, which he made when he was just 23 years old, will be his lasting legacy.
“What’s my legacy? Well, I’m Ferris Bueller, I suppose. I have to accept it. And I like it. I’ve made my peace with it.”
Sam and Victor’s Day Offdoes not yet have a release date, and no cast has yet been announced. Watch this space for updates.
