What We Do in the Shadows Season 5: Expected release date, cast, plot and everything we know so far
The American mockumentary comic horror television series What We Do in the Shadows, produced by Jemaine Clement, debuted on FX on March 27, 2019. The 2014 New Zealand film of the same name, which Clement and Taika Waititi wrote, served as the inspiration for the second television series in the franchise. The series, which stars Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, and Mark Proksch, follows four vampire roommates in Staten Island.
The series has aired four seasons and was picked up for a fifth and sixth season before the fourth season’s debut. In addition to being nominated for 17 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2020 and 2022, it has received high praise from critics (especially for its actors and script).
The fans of the show have been eagerly anticipating the season. In case you are one of those show addicts for the next season to premiere, then here we are to provide you with all the details we know about the upcoming season of What We Do in the Shadows.
What We Do in the Shadows Season 5: Cast
Currently, we are yet to know if there would be any addition or subtraction to the already existing cast of the series. Hence, we cannot provide the exact official cast list of the next season. Moreover, we think it is safe to speculate that most of the main characters and series regulars of the show are likely to return for another season. Nevertheless, check out the potential cast of Season 5 below:
- Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless
- Matt Berry as Leslie “Laszlo” Cravensworth
- Natasia Demetriou as Nadja of Antipaxos
- Demetriou also plays Nadja’s human ghost,
- Harvey Guillén as Guillermo de la Cruz
- Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson
- Kristen Schaal as The Guide
- Anthony Atamanuik as Sean Rinaldi
- Beanie Feldstein as Jenna
- Doug Jones as Baron Afanas
- Nick Kroll as Simon the Devious
- Jake McDorman as Jeff Suckler
- Marissa Jaret Winokur as Charmaine Rinaldi
- Anoop Desai as Djinn
- Parisa Fakhri as Marwa
Furthermore, it is possible that there could be an addition to the above mentioned cast of the series.
What We Do in the Shadows Season 5: Plot
At the conclusion of Season 4, Guillermo offers his friend Derek money taken from Nadja’s nightclub as a bribe to reveal his everlasting vampire power. Did it succeed? And how will Guillermo’s family respond to his decision to finally join the undead given their Van Helsing ancestry and animosity of vampires? The Guide and Nadja bid farewell to their vampire nightclub, which Nadja had burned down to get the insurance money. Of course, if she had initially purchased insurance, the plan could have worked out better. But the dramatic Nadja never lacks for desire or aspirations; in Season 5, look for her to discover new realms to conquer.
What We Do in the Shadows Season 5: Release Date
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, What We Do in the Shadows, Season 5, will make its FX debut. It is anticipated to stream on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US.
What We Do in the Shadows Season 5: Official Trailer
Following is the official trailer of Season 5. Make sure to check it out.