Joel McHale Says He 'Can't Believe' That 'Community' Movie Got Made: 'It's a Dream Come True' (Exclusive)

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A movie is on the way and star Joel McHale is excited about the opportunity.McHale hosted the charity gala The Event, presented by the by the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, and he spoke with ET about the long-awaited film, based on the cult hit sitcom, which was announced on Friday.«We've already shot it!

We shot all three parts — it's like,» McHale joked. «Really, it is a dream come true.»«We can't believe a show that was canceled twice is now [getting a movie],» McHale marveled. «The 'Six Seasons and a Movie' hashtag actually freaking happened!McHale said he's „never gotten a response like that on social media“ like the one he got when announcing the movie, »And I try very hard!

I'm desperate for people to follow me." premiered in September 2009, under creator and showrunner Dan Harmon. After three critically praised seasons that struggled in the ratings, Harmon was fired for season 4, only to be brought back for the show's fifth season.

got cancelled after season five, but was picked up for a sixth and final season by the now-defunct Yahoo! Screen. The show came to an end in June 2015.«If you had said in 2009, after a show that was canceled twice, that there would be a movie, I would say that you're high,» McHale said with a laugh. "[But] we're doing it!