The Inbetweeners: The Cast Returns, How They Look 'Then And Now', Relationships, Marriages, Children

The Inbetweeners originally aired on British TV channel, E4 on May 1 2008, and went on to become one of the country's most-watched sitcoms ever. The show was created and written by the iconic duo of Damon Beesley and Iain Morris. Talking about the cast, it featured four young teenage actors, William McKenzie as Simon Bird, Simon Cooper as Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison as Neil Sutherland, and James Buckley as Jay Cartwright. The show's theme revolved around their school life, friendship, lad culture, adolescent sexuality, and uncaring school staff.

It's Official! The Inbetweeners is making a comeback in 2025 with its original creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris

All these elements combined made The Inbetweeners one of the most successful British sitcoms of the 21st century. From BAFTA nominations in 2009 and 2010, Audience Award at BATA, British Comedy Award, Best TV Show Award at NME Awards, and Best Comedy at the 2012 Empire Awards, and many more. In 2019, The Guardian placed The Inbetweeners at the 74th position in the list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st Century.

The famous British show became such a success that it was followed by two movies, The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014). Not only this, but The Inbetweeners Yearbook was released in September 2011, and The Inbetweeners Scriptbook followed in October 2012. In 2008, an American version of the successful show was produced by MTV, but it couldn't reach the heights of the original show. Fast forward to October 2025, and after almost a decade, the creators of the original show, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are teaming up with Banijay UK to bring the show back to life.

The Inbetweeners returns: Original four, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, and Blake Harrison, to reprise roles but as grown-ups

Yes! You read it right. After multiple hints and teases in the last decade, it is finally happening. According to a report in The Independent, the project is under early production, but reports have confirmed that the original cast is returning for the iconic sitcom's return. While there are no hints signalling the casting of new actors, it is also unclear whether it will be a TV series, a limited special, or a feature film. If the insiders are to be believed, the new project will revolve around the characters' lives as middle-aged men, navigating marriages, kids, and their careers.

The Inbetweeners' four original leads, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, and Blake Harrison, are returning, and the news has taken the internet by storm. Along with this, reports are rife that fan-favourites like Belinda Stewart-Wilson and Emily Atack will also be in it, reprising their respective roles of 'Will's mother' and 'Charlotte'. The reports further stated that the project will be premiering on Channel 4 or maybe on a streaming platform (disclosed as of now), and its production is expected to begin in early 2026.

The Inbetweeners 'Then and Now': Simon Bird, who played 'Will McKenzie', is married to Lisa Owens and is a father of two children

Simon Bird played the character of a bespectacled and painfully post, 'Will McKenzie', and it is among Britain's most memorable comedy characters ever. Talking about the actor's personal life, he is married to Lisa Owens, who is an author. The couple got married in 2012, and they have two children.

The Inbetweeners 'Then and Now': Joe Thomas, who played 'Simon Cooper', is engaged to his onscreen love interest, 'Tara Brown', played by Hannah Tointon

Joe Thomas and Hannah Tointon met on the sets of The Inbetweeners and became close friends as their characters were lovers on the show. After working together for so many years, Simon and Hannah came close and started dating. Finally, in 2017, they got engaged and welcomed their first daughter in 2021.

The Inbetweeners 'Then vs Now': Actor who played 'Jay Cartwright', meet James Buckley's wife, Clair Meek and their two sons

James Buckley's character, 'Jay Cartwright', famous for being foul-mouthed, went on to become one of Britain's most quoted characters ever, due to the success of The Inbetweeners. Buckley is married to famous model and actress, Clair Meek, and they're proud parents of two sons, Jude and Harrison.

The Inbetweeners 'Then vs Now': 'Neil Sutherland' played by Blake Harrison is married to Kerry Ann Lynch, and they have a daughter and a son

'Neil Sutherland' was the most lovable character from the group, played by Blake Harrison, who is renowned for his acting range. The actor is married to a woman named Kerry Ann Lynch, and the couple has two children, a son and a daughter. With all four actors now being fathers, it's no wonder it will be a huge nostalgia for the show's fans who enjoyed them as mere teenagers.

Are you excited for the return of these four grown-up adults, who once won our hearts as teenagers? Let us know.

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