Once upon a time, during a certain era of the internet, web shows and YouTube channels were all the rage. Nickelodeon expanded on the phenomenon with its teen sitcom, iCarly, in 2007. The Emmy-nominated show gained a dedicated following when it aired, thanks to its edgy humor that referenced current events and cultural zeitgeist. (Ahem, we still think of One Direction’s guest starring roles to this day.)
And while fans were bummed by the reboot’s 2023 cancellation, we’re thrilled to report that the iCarly cinematic universe isn’t quite over yet. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Miranda Cosgrove revealed that an iCarly movie is officially happening and currently in its early stages of production.
“It’s being written, which is really exciting. And it looks like it’s happening. I’m really excited,” Miranda, who played the lead role of Carly Shay, dished.
The cast of Paramount+’s iCarly reboot in 2023.
The originial Nickelodeon series followed a Seattle teen named Carly, who hosted a web show with her best friends, Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress). Her older brother and guardian, Spencer (Jerry Trainor), raised her while their dad was serving in the Air Force overseas.
The series was later resurrected with a Paramount+ reboot, which ran for three seasons and catered to grown-up fans. Because of its unexpected cancellation, the reboot ended on a major cliffhanger, with Carly and Spencer’s estranged mom about to appear on screen (and Carly and Freddie contemplating a future together).
Thanks to the recent development of the movie, Miranda teased that fans may finally get the closure they deserve.
“We don’t know who’s going to play the mom character yet, but she’s going to be a big part of the movie,” she told EW. “That’s exciting. We’re just excited to start it and actually film.”
Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to celebrate by blasting iCarly’s truly iconic theme song for the rest of the day:
