Make no mistake, there’s no other way to say it. They’re the reason that the movies are happening. And then, as far as continuing to make the movies goes, they’re just love letters to our fans. That’s gonna be a throughline from now on, period. Giving him the opportunity to keep coming back and find the new Lassiter is something that is very exciting to all of us. Tim keeps defying expectations, keeps getting better, keeps coming along further and further, and keeps getting stronger and more confident. RODAY RODRIGUEZ: Part of it was an extension of the same thing that drove us to make the second one. What prompted this third movie? Was there something specific that you felt still needed to be explored?
When you did the first Psych movie, you talked about how you felt you had to do a second movie because there needed to be more Lassie. I don’t know that I would recommend eating it, but it would be fun to see it on a menu. Much like Quatro Queso Dos Fritos, if you put it out there enough times, hopefully some locally owned place will give it a shot and we can push it into reality. JAMES RODAY RODRIGUEZ: I think it certainly exists in the Psych universe. When Shawn ( James Roday Rodriguez, who also co-wrote and executive produces) realizes his questions about Selene aren’t being answered, he sets out on a mission to get to the truth.ĭuring this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, Roday Rodriguez talked about what prompted this third movie, how he feels that there will definitely be more Psych movies in the future, his hope of someday seeing an empanada-rito on a menu somewhere, keeping track of all the pop culture references so that they don’t repeat any, what made him realize his resemblance to Rob Zombie, the tricks he and co-star Hill have to keep from cracking up in a scene, and just what his friendship with Hill means to him.Ĭollider: Let’s start with the most burning question which is, is an empanada-rito an actual thing that you can order and get somewhere, or is this your gentle nudge in trying to inspire someone to make it a thing?
From creator/co-writer/director Steve Franks, the latest movie Psych 3: This is Gusis set amidst the preparation for the wedding of Gus ( Dulé Hill) and Selene ( Jazmyn Simon), prior to the birth of Baby Guster.