The What We Do In The Shadows season 3 trailer contained some major plot reveals for the highly rated mockumentary. Based on the 2014 film of the same name by series creators Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, What We Do In The Shadows was recently renewed for a fourth season ahead of the season 3 premiere due to its enduring popularity. Released on Friday, August 13th, the official FX Networks trailer proved very lucky for fans expecting to see more character progression for their favorite Staten Island vampires.
What We Do In The Shadows season 2 ends with Guillermo saving Nandor, Lazlo, Nadja, and Colin at the Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires, slaughtering many of their kin as a result. One of the big questions left unanswered at the end of the season was how the group would interact with Guillermo in WWDITS season 3's plot, with his successful rescue attempt juxtaposing that he has become a skilled vampire hunter.
The new season preview teased some big changes for Guillermo and his vampiric roommates. These include elevated levels of power, new supernatural sports, and even a vacation for the group. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, and Mark Proksch return, with Kristen Schaal additionally appearing to take on a bigger role as The Floating Woman. Here's every major reveal from the What We Do In The Shadows season 3 trailer.
Guillermo STILL Won't Be Made A Vampire.
Nandor opens the season 3 trailer by announcing that Guillermo will be "a fully-fledged member of the team," but when Guillermo dares to ask if that means he will be made a vampire, he is ridiculed by the rest of the group. It looks as if, despite his heroics as a vampire hunter in season 2, Guillermo is no closer to his ultimate goal of being bitten than he was in the pilot episode. Whether or not his dream ever comes to fruition, Guillermo's standing in the group is certainly changing, with his prowess as a vampire hunter shown several times in the trailer to be no longer hidden from the vampires. He is seen instinctively throwing stakes with precision at The Floating Woman, as well as wielding a hockey stick as a weapon before being lassoed off-screen. With season 2 of What We Do In The Shadows ending specifically on Lazlo, Nandor, and Nadja's reaction to Guillermo slaughtering countless vampires, it will be fascinating to see how the group dynamic shifts over the coming season.
There Is A Power Vacuum In The Vampire World.
One of the biggest reveals from the What We Do In The Shadows season 3 trailer is that Nandor, Lazlo, and Nadja have been elevated to the new leaders of the Vampiric Council. This event would have seemed unfathomable in season 2, given their lowly standing in the vampiric hierarchy of New York. Still, with Guillermo seemingly killing the previous vampiric council, it seems that the group has inherited the role. However, it is revealed that there is only one throne, and in later frames, the group is shown fighting over the seat of power. In particular, Nadja and Nandor are portrayed in the trailer as coveting the role of Supreme Leader and scheming against each other in the process, which will surely lead to hilarity and friction in equal measures as the season progresses.
There Will Be Lots More Kristen Schaal In Season 3.
Before season 3, Kristen Schaal only appeared in one episode of What We Do In The Shadows: The Trial. Initially an emissary for the Vampiric Council, Schaal's the Floating Woman is seen several times throughout the new trailer, introducing the vampires to the council throne as well as catching Guillermo's stakes at the house. With the well of characters surviving the Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires massacre looking very dry, giving the comedic class act of Schaal additional screen time is a smart move from the showrunners. Expect teleportation, transfiguration, and sarcasm from the Bob's Burgers regular throughout the new season.
A New Twist On An Old Sport.
Werewolves are introduced early in What We Do In The Shadows: they debuted in season 1, episode 3's 'Werewolf Feud.' In the episode, Lazlo is enraged to find werewolves have urinated on his topiary garden, sparking an investigation with shades of What We Do In The Shadows' spinoff, Wellington Paranormal. Nandor settles the feud by besting the werewolf leader in combat, but it seems the vampires have found a new arena to compete with the local Lycans: Kickball. Lazlo is shown hitting the ball at a werewolf with incredible force in the season 3 trailer, so it is likely there will be an episodes' worth of supernatural sporting shenanigans to enjoy.
Atlantic City Is In The Cards.
One of the most prominent segments of the season 3 trailer features the quintet living their best lives in Atlantic City. With the excitement shown by Lazlo, Nandor, and Nadja, it is a fair assessment that this is most likely the first excursion to a casino resort by the ancient vampires. Lazlo suffering during a chapel wedding (and likely feeding season 2's strongest vampire Colin) is as hilarious as it is clever. At the same time, Nadja's exclamation that an escalator feels like flying is surely only the tip of the iceberg as far as the group's gambling adventures go. If nothing else, the vampires are sure to find luck in Atlantic City, with several quick cuts in the preview showing them feasting in a hotel room.
Nandor Is Having A Septcentennial Crisis.
Living for 758 years, it is fair to say Nandor looks to be going through some significant ideological changes in the season 3 trailer. Nandor unsuccessfully flirts with a spa attendant in the Atlantic City segments, prompting him to admit he has not dated since he was the leader of Al-Quolanudar some 700 years ago. Towards the end of the highly-rated FX show preview, he is also shown contemplating his place in the world, asking Nadja, "do you ever wonder if there is more to life than this mindless killing and bloodlust?". While Nadja mocks him for his philosophizing, Nandor may seriously be considering his current reality. As the group's de-facto leader, Nandor's emotions hold great sway and may well spell big changes for the What We Do In The Shadows story as a result.
What We Do In The Shadows returns Thursday, September. 2nd on FX, and Next Day FX on Hulu.