Zachary Levi's assertions have intensified talk surrounding Chuck's long-awaited return - so here's everything that's known about the Chuck reboot to date. First aired on September 24, 2007, Warner Bros.' Chuck quickly won the hearts and minds of domestic audiences in its first season, establishing a dedicated fanbase that would go on to successfully campaign for three additional Chuck seasons in 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively. Now, it seems, the appetite for Chuck has once again returned, with American Underdog's Levi establishing grounds for a series reboot with his comments.
Chuck's zany premise ensured the series was a smash hit in 2007 as the United States' greatest spy secrets are downloaded into unassuming computer whizz Chuck Bartowski's brain. Treading the line between razor-sharp wit and buffoonery-style comedy, Chuck picked up a respectable nine recognized awards across its five-season run, with particular attention paid towards leading pair Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski's on-screen chemistry. Yet despite receiving a two-hour finale to cap Chuck season 5's espionage-themed story, there remains a sense of unfinished business surrounding the show to this day.
In an interview on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, Zachary Levi excitedly revealed that he is close to getting a Chuck reboot made soon, stating "the time is nigh." This revealing podcast conversation also sheds light on Levi's efforts to spur on another edition of the beloved Chuck series, with the Shazam star pursuing several promising avenues since 2012. Here's everything currently known about the Chuck reboot, including a look at Levi's latest comments and when the new series could air.
Is The Chuck Reboot Happening?
During his interview on the Inside of You podcast, Zachary Levi directly addresses fans, stating: "For all the Chuck fans who are listening to this right now, this is not – I don't know if this is an official announcement or not, but I will tell you that for all of you who have been patient, thank you for your patience, I have not stopped trying, and I will not stop trying. I've joked that even if I'm a geriatric Chuck, we're gonna do it one day." This assertion highlights Levi's tenacity in getting his Chuck reboot green-lit, although currently, there remains a concrete lack of confirmation from any production studios or other members of the Chuck cast to back up his claims. Levi does, however, go on to note that he has had "promising conversations" with original series creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak, meaning it does seem very much a case of when, rather than if, the Chuck reboot will see the light of day.
When The Chuck Reboot Release Date Could Be
With no official word on the Chuck reboot's status, it is hard to predict exactly when the revival's release date could fall. In the same interview, Levi recounts that the core Chuck cast had a reunion call via Zoom in 2020, which whet their respective appetites to return to the show. Levi even touts a potential suitor for the reboot in the form of the Warner Bros.-owned HBO Max, but for now, the Chuck reboot remains squarely filed in the unknown release date category.
Chuck Reboot Updates – Everything We Know
Outside of Levi passionately campaigning for a Chuck reboot, the actor has also revealed a continued hunger to create Chuck-themed short films whose premises will feed into ideas for the revival series. It seems the stars have finally begun to align for audiences patiently waiting for a Chuck reboot show, with Levi's comments confirming that the core Chuck team is closer than ever to making the new series a reality. For now, though, they will have to wait and see what further exciting news comes out regarding Chuck off the back of DCEU star Levi's exciting interview.