In information that we would not precisely have predicted, the unique solid of the ’90s basic The Full Monty are reuniting for a model new Disney+ sequence.

A whopping 25 years after The Full Monty was first launched, Disney+ confirmed at the moment (March 28) that the solid can be stepping again into their iconic roles for a brand new eight-part sequence choosing up the place the film left off.

The restricted sequence, which has formally kicked off filming in Sheffield and Manchester, will comply with the “authentic band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial metropolis of Sheffield”, in addition to “society’s crumbling healthcare, schooling, and employment sectors”.

Whereas the premise might sound a bit critical, The Full Monty sequence guarantees to be each “vivid and foolish” because it spotlights how “communal effort can nonetheless conquer adversity”.

The film’s screenwriter Simon Beaufoy is again for the undertaking, as is Robert Carlyle as Gaz, Mark Addy as Dave, Lesley Sharp as Jean, Hugo Speer as Man, Paul Barber as Horse, Steve Huison as Lomper, Wim Snape as Nathan, and Tom Wilkinson as Gerald.

The “heartfelt and fiercely humorous” sequence can even introduce an entire new solid of youngsters and grandchildren – and even pets.

Creator Beaufoy stated of the upcoming present: “We’re satisfied to bits to get all of the Monty Males again collectively once more – now with a chaotic entourage of youngsters, grandchildren, pets and diverse hangers-on – to see what life in Sheffield is like 25 years on.”

Director of Scripted Content material EMEA at Disney, Lee Mason, stated the streaming platform was “delighted” to have been capable of reunite the unique solid all these years later.

Will they be capable to hold their garments on this time? We’ll have to attend and see…

The unique movie The Full Monty is obtainable to stream now on Disney+ within the UK. The Full Monty TV sequence will air on Disney+ within the UK and Hulu within the US.