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The Greendale Seven: Where Are The Community Actors Now? (2025 Movie Updates And Latest Projects)

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The prophecy is finally coming true. After years of chanting "Six Seasons and a Movie," the cast of Community is officially set to return to Greendale Community College, making this one of the most anticipated television reunions in recent memory. As of late 2025, the long-awaited film adaptation is moving forward, with nearly the entire original study group confirmed to reprise their iconic roles.

This article provides the most current, up-to-date information on the Community movie's status, the confirmed returning cast, and a deep dive into the latest projects and career moves of the main actors—from Oscar winners and directorial debuts to chart-topping musicians—proving that while their time at Greendale may have been a detour, their careers are anything but. The cast continues to thrive across film, television, and music, with many even reuniting on other projects in 2024 and 2025.

The Greendale Study Group: Complete Actor Biography Profiles

The core cast of Community, often referred to as the Greendale Seven (plus the Dean and Chang), has had wildly successful careers since the show wrapped in 2015. Here is a quick look at the main actors, their roles, and their career highlights as of late 2025.

  • Joel McHale (Jeff Winger)
    • Date of Birth: November 20, 1971 (Age 54)
    • Place of Birth: Rome, Italy
    • Role in Community: The charismatic, manipulative former lawyer who becomes the reluctant leader of the Study Group.
    • Career Highlight: Host of *The Soup* (2004–2015) and currently starring in the Fox sitcom *Animal Control*.
  • Gillian Jacobs (Britta Perry)
    • Date of Birth: October 19, 1982 (Age 43)
    • Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Role in Community: The well-meaning but often misguided activist, known for "Britta-ing" everything.
    • Career Highlight: Lead role as Mickey Dobbs in the Netflix series *Love* (2016–2018) and recent film work.
  • Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir)
    • Date of Birth: March 10, 1979 (Age 46)
    • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Role in Community: The meta, pop-culture obsessed film student who views life through the lens of TV tropes.
    • Career Highlight: Starring as Brad Bakshi in Apple TV+'s *Mythic Quest* and voicing Huey in *DuckTales*.
  • Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley Bennett)
    • Date of Birth: August 12, 1971 (Age 54)
    • Place of Birth: East Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Role in Community: The religious, sweet-natured mother figure of the group, who often expresses passive-aggressive judgment.
    • Career Highlight: Roles in *The Odd Couple* and *Mom*, and frequent hosting and voice acting work.
  • Alison Brie (Annie Edison)
    • Date of Birth: December 29, 1982 (Age 42)
    • Place of Birth: Hollywood, California, USA
    • Role in Community: The high-achieving, neurotic, and intensely focused former high school valedictorian.
    • Career Highlight: Golden Globe-nominated lead role as Ruth Wilder in the Netflix series *GLOW* (2017–2019).
  • Donald Glover (Troy Barnes)
    • Date of Birth: September 25, 1983 (Age 42)
    • Place of Birth: Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
    • Role in Community: The former high school football star who develops a deep, co-dependent bond with Abed.
    • Career Highlight: Creator and star of the award-winning series *Atlanta*, and his highly successful music career as Childish Gambino.
  • Ken Jeong (Ben Chang)
    • Date of Birth: July 13, 1969 (Age 56)
    • Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Role in Community: The erratic, unhinged former Spanish teacher (and later student/security guard/dictator).
    • Career Highlight: Breakthrough role in *The Hangover* film series and as a panelist on *The Masked Singer*.
  • Jim Rash (Dean Craig Pelton)
    • Date of Birth: July 15, 1971 (Age 54)
    • Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    • Role in Community: The eccentric, costume-loving Dean of Greendale, obsessed with Jeff Winger.
    • Career Highlight: Co-writer of the screenplay for *The Descendants* (2011), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Community Movie: Status and Confirmed Cast for "Six Seasons and a Movie"

The "Six Seasons and a Movie" mantra, first coined by Abed Nadir, has finally materialized into a real production deal with Peacock. The movie, which has been in various stages of development for years, received its official greenlight, sending shockwaves of excitement through the fan base.

Donald Glover is Confirmed to Return. The biggest question mark surrounding the film was always the return of Donald Glover as Troy Barnes, who left the series in Season 5. In a massive win for fans, Glover is officially confirmed to reprise his role, reuniting the iconic "Troy and Abed" duo.

The core cast members confirmed to return include: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Jim Rash, Ken Jeong, and Donald Glover.

Production Timeline: While the news is exciting, the production timeline remains fluid. As of late 2025, actors and producers, including Jim Rash and Joel McHale, have provided updates indicating that the film is still in the pre-production phase. Filming has been hoped to begin, but a concrete release date for 2025 is considered optimistic, with a 2026 release being more likely due to the schedules of the incredibly busy ensemble.

Yvette Nicole Brown's Involvement: Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley Bennett) has consistently expressed her willingness and enthusiasm to return for the film, and is expected to join the main cast, solidifying the return of the original Study Group.

Beyond Greendale: The Actors' Latest Projects in 2024 and 2025

The success of the *Community* actors is a testament to the show's ability to launch and sustain careers. Here is what the main cast has been up to outside of their Greendale reunion plans, with several projects slated for 2025.

Alison Brie: Directorial Debut and New Body Horror Film

Alison Brie, who portrayed Annie Edison, has been particularly busy both in front of and behind the camera. In late 2025, she is starring in the buzzed-about body-horror flick *Together*, alongside her husband, Dave Franco.

More impressively, Brie is set to make her feature directorial debut with a new "female-forward" horror-comedy film, showcasing her versatility as a filmmaker, writer, and actor. This follows her previous writing and producing credits on films like *Horse Girl* and *Somebody I Used to Know*.

Donald Glover: World Tour and Creative Ventures

Donald Glover's career, separate from his role as Troy Barnes, has reached global superstar status. As Childish Gambino, he is currently engaged in a world tour, which has been noted as a factor that may affect the scheduling and scope of his participation in the *Community* movie.

Glover continues to be a major creative force, with his award-winning series *Atlanta* having concluded and new projects under his overall creative deal keeping him one of the most in-demand talents in the industry. His confirmed return to the movie, despite his packed schedule, highlights his commitment to the Study Group.

Joel McHale and Ken Jeong: Mini-Reunions and Hosting Duties

The bond between the Greendale actors remains strong, often leading to mini-reunions on other projects. Joel McHale (Jeff Winger) and Ken Jeong (Ben Chang) recently reunited on McHale’s Fox sitcom, *Animal Control*, during its 2024 season.

McHale continues to host the popular Fox game show *Crime Scene Kitchen* and maintains a busy schedule across film and television.

Ken Jeong, meanwhile, is developing a new talk show for a potential Fall 2024 debut and is a fixture on television as a panelist on *The Masked Singer*. He is also slated to co-host the 2025 Tyler Robinson Foundation Rise Up Gala, showing his continued presence in the entertainment and philanthropic community.

Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, and Jim Rash: Diverse New Roles

The rest of the Study Group has also been busy with a diverse range of new projects:

  • Gillian Jacobs (Britta Perry) is currently shooting a new independent dark comedy film titled *The Musical*, alongside Rob Lowe. She also starred in the multi-director film *The Seven Faces of Jane*.
  • Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir) continues to star in the hit Apple TV+ series *Mythic Quest* as Brad Bakshi. He also recently appeared in the Netflix live-action adaptation of *Avatar: The Last Airbender* and wrote and starred in the autobiographical film *Running*.
  • Jim Rash (Dean Pelton), in addition to his acting work, continues his successful screenwriting career with writing partner Nat Faxon, with a new horror-comedy film called *Dead Mall* in the works. Rash also appeared in the 2024 film *Fly Me to the Moon*.
  • Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley Bennett) remains a prolific presence in Hollywood, with a confirmed appearance at the *Zootopia 2* Los Angeles premiere in late 2025, and a recent reunion with Alison Brie and the Russo Brothers at an event earlier in the year.

The collective success of the Community actors, from their individual projects to their commitment to the long-awaited movie, only intensifies the anticipation for the Study Group's final return to Greendale. Fans can rest assured that the film is in the works, and the cast is more active and talented than ever.

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