Inbetweeners USA 'won't be watered down' insists creators

After a trailer for the American version of hit teenage comedy 'The Inbetweeners' hit Youtube, the video was greeted with a tirade of abuse and complaints claiming that the version looked less 'edgy', and was missing most of the elements that made the show what it was.

Well the producer of the new version has hit out at these claims, insisting that the US version will NOT be watered down for American audiences. He even goes as far as to say the series will be both 'offensive' and 'sweet' like the orginal. His words not ours.

Speaking at a TCA press tour:

"Like anything else, it's a challenge and that's one of the things that... MTV loved about the original as well, in spite of how offensive it could be, it was incredibly sweet. We made up a lot of original words that we can get past standards. And... the fact is when you take these four boys and put them in dating situations and situations that involve being irresponsible, you'll find that they can be just as offensive as any kid across the world."

Back in June, we gave our take on the US series, and we have to admit these new comments don't do much to rally our concerns.

Watch the trailer her:

 

 

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Dear God Why? Inbetweeners USA Cast revealed!

This cannot end well. The first cast photo for Inbetweeners USA has been released, and while I am excited at the premise of more adventures from the foul-mouthed characters that I had grown to love, my hopes have been tarnished by several terrible US imports of blighty classics.

Case in point: Shameless. Another classic, sweary, dirty british comedy which became a true cult classic with a large fan following. But when the American version came along, the humour was replaced with tired actors, terrible comic timing, and a general sense of awfulness. It was a mess, and broadcasters MTV seem to know that.

So we can but hope that The Inbetweeners fare better across the pond. And to be fair, there do seem to be more things going for this adaptation than usual. The series is being co-developed by one of the creators of the US show, so that should at least ensure that the dick jokes and profanity arrive on US shores untouched. One of the most definitve things about the UK show is the near-constant stream of sex, boobs, testicles, swearing and clunge. What is the American word for clunge.

And what are my first impressions of the cast? They look like an interesting bunch, to say the least. I'm not quite sure, however, that a chubby Jay and a fit Simon really capture the feel of the UK series, and I'm not reassured that a low-budget Shaagy from Scooby Doo is the right look for Neil.

However I think it is my duty as a semi-serious journlist to at least give this a shot, and if you want to join me, The Inbetweeners US starts August 20th on MTV.

 

 

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