Derry Girls fans rejoice, because creator Lisa McGee has revealed that she is currently writing series three!
The screenwriter took to Twitter to announce the news, delighting viewers around the country.
Hi everyone. I’m currently in the thick of writing series 3. Who knows what the future holds for The Derry Girls but please don’t worry…we are plotting!!
— Lisa McGee (@LisaMMcGee) March 9, 2020
Lisa’s announcement comes shortly after it was revealed that the next series of Derry Girls will begin filming this summer.
Actress Tara Lynne O’Neill, who plays everyone’s favourite Derry mother Ma Mary, recently confirmed that series 3 is due to start production in early summer.
Speaking to JOE.ie, Tara revealed that: “We start filming in May, but we haven’t gotten the scripts yet so we don’t know what’s going to happen yet, but we’re all really excited to be back together.”
Although she could divulge no information about the plot of the upcoming season, Tara confessed that she’d love to see a Halloween special of Derry Girls because “Halloween in Derry is unbelievable.”
“The whole city is heaving,” she continued. “Could you imagine who everyone would dress up as? I’d obviously be Hillary Clinton because I look like her – especially with that hair.”
She went on to say, “I’m surprised that she (creator Lisa McGee) hasn’t blocked everyone yet from the Derry Girls WhatsApp group, because everyone has an idea.
“But that’s what’s so brilliant about Lisa, she does listen to everyone but she already knows what’s going to happen.”
Meanwhile, prior to her Twitter announcement, Lisa recently opened up about her plans for the future of Derry Girls.
Earlier this year, she told Red Carpet News that in season 3, “there are lots of new guest characters, as always. In every episode, we have a new big guest star come in.”
“That’s really exciting, writing those (roles),” she continued. “That has been good craic, looking forward to shooting all of that.”
Elsewhere, head of comedy at Channel 4 Fiona McDermott said: “It’s no surprise that Derry Girls continues to delight a growing legion of fans – a combination of magical writing and adorable characters make this show both timely and timeless.”
“We’re delighted to confirm a third series – don’t tell Ma Mary, but I’m breaking open the Christmas cupboard in celebration.”
Will you be tuning in to series 3?