Filming for The Inbetweeners 3 continues at a steady pace in the UK, and two new batches of set photographs have come to light. The images confirm that another familiar face from the franchise is back: Hannah Tointon is reprising her role as Tara. The photos also show a police arrest, highly suspicious damage to a suburban home, and the return of the most famous car in British comedy.
Shortly after Netflix officially confirmed the film and the start of production in September, the first images showed the group filming a large wedding at a church that appeared to belong to Jay Cartwright. Now, the cameras have moved to a quiet residential street for a series of night shoots that will be familiar to any fan of the series, although these scenes appear much more chaotic.
Hannah Tointon returns as Tara
Fans will remember Tara from the third and final season of the original series. She was Simon's girlfriend, the girl who finally managed to pull him away—at least for a while—from his years-long obsession with Carli D'Amato. Her return is a very welcome surprise, especially since it is already known that Emily Head is also returning as Carli. Is a love triangle surrounding Simon about to be rekindled?
Tointon was photographed on set wearing a long dark coat, a floral scarf, jeans, and Converse sneakers. In several images, she appears to have a baby bump. It is not yet known if this is part of a key plot point in the film or simply a red herring, but it is certainly an unexpected twist.
The Fiat Cinquecento back in action
Any fan of The Inbetweeners will recognize this car instantly. The yellow Fiat Cinquecento, with its mismatched red passenger door, has reappeared, still sporting its unfortunate sticker on the back. The vehicle was photographed on set and, later, being loaded onto a tow truck.
The return of the car could explain one of the most intriguing images from the shoot. One of the houses on the street features an irregular hole in the brickwork, right below its bay window. Given the history of the Cinquecento, it is not hard to imagine who might be responsible.
What the new photos reveal
The largest-scale scene appears to be a police arrest, although it is not yet clear who is being apprehended. According to the images, the person being detained was wearing a brown jacket and corduroy trousers and was led away by two police officers in high-visibility vests, with an expression as bewildered as one would expect. It is unknown if this scene is related to the potential incident between the car and the damaged house.
The night shoot attracted a large group of onlookers. A large elevated lighting rig was installed on the street to turn the small cul-de-sac into a fully lit set.
It has also been reported that other photographs were obtained in which the production team was filming with a blue Audi, and, as has happened before, Simon appears naked in one of the scenes.
What is known so far about The Inbetweeners 3
Original creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris are returning to handle the script and direction. Simon Bird (Will), James Buckley (Jay), Joe Thomas (Simon), and Blake Harrison (Neil) are returning as the main quartet. Along with Tointon and Head, Dominic Applewhite also returns as Andrew, Simon's brother, and Martin Trenaman as Simon's father.
New additions to the cast include Marina Bye, Hannah Cruz, Lisanne Falk, Marama Corlett, Tadhg Murphy, and Vanessa Eng.
Production is being handled by Claire Jones, along with Patrick Holland from Banijay and Mark Lesbirel from Fudge Park Productions.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date. With filming scheduled until November 7, the film is expected to arrive on the platform globally sometime in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Inbetweeners 3
Is Hannah Tointon returning for The Inbetweeners 3?
Yes, set photos confirm that Hannah Tointon has returned to play Tara, the character who was Simon's girlfriend in the original third season of the series.
Who are the confirmed actors in The Inbetweeners 3?
The cast includes Simon Bird, James Buckley, Joe Thomas, and Blake Harrison as the main quartet, plus Emily Head as Carli, Hannah Tointon as Tara, Dominic Applewhite as Andrew, and Martin Trenaman as Simon's father.
When will The Inbetweeners 3 be released on Netflix?
Netflix has not yet confirmed an official release date. According to the filming schedule, which continues until November 7, the film is expected to arrive globally in 2027.
What is The Inbetweeners 3 about?
The official plot has not been revealed, but set photos suggest a large wedding related to Jay Cartwright, as well as scenes involving a police arrest and potential damage caused by the iconic Fiat Cinquecento.
Who is directing and writing The Inbetweeners 3?
The original creators of the series, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are in charge of both the script and the direction of this new film.
