We already knew thatIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia had been renewed for a record-breaking 15th season, but at Disney’s Investor Day, FX chairmanJohn Landgrafannounced that the raucous comedy had been renewed for anadditionalthree seasons – that’s four in total – which will bring the show up to Season 18.
Always Sunnyis FX’s longest-running show, even though it moved to FXX starting with Season 9. It was created byRob McElhenney, who also stars alongsideGlenn Howerton,Charlie Day,Kaitlin OlsonandDanny DeVito. The gang, as they’re affectionately known, hang out at their Philadelphia bar Paddy’s Pub, where they take turns taking shots at one another and wreaking general havoc by eschewing societal norms.
McElhenney, Howerton and Day executive produce alongsideMichael RotenbergandNick Frenkel, and the show has shown staying power in terms of its ratings over the years due to its unique ability to constantly reinvent itself, from the addition to DeVito’s Frank to Mac’s physical transformation and sexual awakening.
Always Sunnywas one of FX’s first original series and Season 15 is expected to debut sometime next year. When it finally does air, the series will officially surpassThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietas the longest-running live-action comedy in TV history.
McElhenney will have to balance the demands of Always Sunny with his new Apple TV+ show Mythic Quest, which was a pleasant surprise for me. Meanwhile, Howerton stars in NBC’sA.P. Bio, and Day just made his directorial debut with the upcoming indie comedyEl Tonto, and while I’m glad the guys have been able to do other things – I also adored Olson’s short-lived Fox seriesThe Mick– I’m glad that they haven’t turned their back on their flagship series.
The gang has had extended time to write Season 15 thanks to the pandemic, which I’m sure will be addressed next season, as I know fans would love to see what everyone is up to in quarantine. For more on that hilarious possibility,click here.
