James Buckley's On-Set Slip Hints at Jay's Future in New 'The Inbetweeners' Film

Filming for the anticipated third installment of "The Inbetweeners" film series is underway, with star James Buckley potentially offering an early glimpse into his character Jay Cartwright's storyline. Buckley, 39, is reprising his role alongside Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas, who play Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, and Simon Cooper, respectively.

Speculation surrounding the new film, which is being produced by Netflix, has been rife since its announcement. Buckley's accidental reveal reportedly occurred during a Cameo video recorded for a fan. In the clip, the actor appeared to be in costume, sporting a high-visibility fleece emblazoned with the logo for "Cartwright Plant Hire," the business belonging to Jay's father, Terry.

This detail has led to fan theories about Jay's current employment status. In the original series, Jay frequently lied to his friends about working for his father's company, fabricating elaborate tales of operating heavy machinery and earning significant sums. The fleece suggests he may now be working for the company, either under his father's management or potentially having taken over the business. His father, Terry, was portrayed by David Schaal.

The fan who received the Cameo video shared her surprise on TikTok, noting that Buckley might have inadvertently leaked plot details. She commented, "Oh s**t I feel like I’ve leaked something now unknowingly." Buckley's response, as quoted by the fan, indicated a similar sentiment: "He shouldn’t have sent me the vid then should he bumder …I didn’t sign no nda."

Filming of a wedding scene was recently spotted, adding to the anticipation. The upcoming movie follows the original Channel 4 sitcom, which aired from 2008 to 2010, and two previous films released in 2011 and 2014, along with a 2019 reunion special.

Fans have also been speculating about the potential return of Emily Atack's character, Charlotte 'Big Jugs' Hinchcliffe. Rumors had previously suggested her involvement in the reunion was complicated by a reported past feud with Buckley. Atack's absence from the reunion was attributed by some reports to a disagreement stemming from a past fling with Buckley, which allegedly led to her being dropped from the project seven years prior.

Online discussions have seen fans proposing various plotlines. Some predictions include Jay becoming more socially conscious, Neil achieving financial success through investments, and Simon reconciling with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Tara. One theory suggests the film centers on Will's bachelor party, with his fiancée being Charlotte or another character deemed "too fit for him." Another fan speculated that Charlotte might be getting married, and the friends tag along, leading to "Hangover-style" antics.

However, some viewers have expressed concerns that the show, known for its controversial and often offensive humor, might adopt a more politically correct tone in its revival.