*“Good Burger 2″, starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, is now streaming on Paramount+, and Arby’s partnered with the streamer on a tasty Good Burger 2 Meal.
The new original movie sequel to the iconic ‘90s feature film is based on the sketch from the Nickelodeon comedy series “All That.” Per the news release: “The highly anticipated film sequel follows Dexter Reed (Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Mitchell) as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees.”
Here’s the synopsis: “In Good Burger 2, Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.”
When asked what was it like reprising these characters, Mitchell told NPR, “Oh, man, it felt amazing. For me, like, this is the show that we started in 1994, and then a movie in ’97, and then now we’re still doing it in 2023.”
He added, “It’s like this family that we have, even with our [own] family, and our moms are friends and everyone hangs out. And so it’s really, really cool that we get to have this journey with our entire family together and with Kenan and I both.”
The new movie premiered on Wednesday, November 22, exclusively on Paramount+, and Arby’s fans can further enjoy the film with a nostalgia-filled meal.
I sampled Arby’s new Deluxe Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, which is surprisingly delicious! It features an American Wagyu blended burger topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, and a special burger sauce on a toasted buttery brioche bun.
“Many of our guests have such fond memories of watching GOOD BURGER when they were younger, and in many ways, Arby’s evokes a similar sense of nostalgia as a place they grew up going to with family and friends,” said Ellen Rose, Arby’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Partnering with Paramount+ to offer the GOOD BURGER 2 Meal lets us connect with our audience in a relevant yet unexpected way – and also showcase our Deluxe Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, which is a really good burger, to new fans.”
“Good Burger feels like comfort food. When you eat comfort food, you have a memory of the first time you ate it, and then the moment that you’re eating it [now]. And so that’s what Good Burger 2 gives you, all this great nostalgia, but then [also] what’s to come in the future and what you’re doing now,” Mitchell explained to NPR.
Meanwhile, EUR spoke to “Good Burger 2” director Phil Traill and writers Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert, who said, “Kel likes to call this Good Burger on steroids.”
The creative team also discussed how “Good Burger 2” aligns with the original film’s themes and spirit. Check out our exclusive conversation in the clip below.
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