“You gotta go where the music takes you. Brentford, Ipswich… and now Japan!”
Across five seasons of People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM established themselves as the most notorious pirate radio station in all of Brentford – and now the boys are set to go global.
In their first big-screen adventure – which arrives in UK cinemas this week – MC Grindah, DJ Beats, and the rest of the gang are jetting off to Japan after news arrives that their song Heart Monitor Riddem (Bang! Lyrical Blow to the Jaw) has been used in a popular game show.
A trailer for the film was first released back in May, teasing what looks like a hilarious adventure as Grindah and the gang aim to land a record deal while struggling to adjust to a very different culture.
“You gotta go where the music takes you,” says DJ Beats. “Brentford, Ipswich… and now Japan!”
And according to the film’s stars, People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan might not be the last we see of Kurupt FM just yet, with the cast teasing that we could see them return to the characters a few years down the line.
“We love playing the characters, it’s the most fun job in the world. So like, it’s always tempting to dip back into it somehow,” said Steve Stamp.
Read on for everything you need to know about the film.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan release date
The film is released in UK cinemas on Wednesday 18th August 2021.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan trailer
In May 2021, the first trailer was released for the film – and it looks like Grindah and co have not lost anything in ambition since their pirate radio station was closed down. You can watch it in full below.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan cast
The good news for fans of the TV series is that all the major stars are back for the film. That means that Allan Mustafa reprises his role as Kurupt’s head honcho MC Grindah, Hugo Chegwin returns as cofounder DJ Beats and Asim Chaudhry is back as ambitious entrepreneur and Kurupt’s manager Chabuddy G.
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Steve Stamp and Dan Sylvester are also both back as remaining Kurrupt members Steves and Decoy, while Lily Brazier returns as Grindah’s wife Miche.
And of course, there are some new cast members as well – with Japanese stars Ken Yamamura (Godzilla, Black Mirror) and Hitomi Souno playing characters called Taka and Miki.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan plot
The film picks up with the Kurupt FM boys after their pirate radio station has closed down, and at first, life seems much quieter.
But that all changes when they hear that one of their songs has somehow made it onto the soundtrack of a popular Japanese game show – and their music is therefore reaching an audience of millions.
Naturally, the boys assume this means superstardom must await and so they travel to Japan with manager Chabuddy G in tow, desperate to secure a record deal at any cost.
Of course, it won’t be that easy – and it looks like there could be something of a culture clash in-store for Kurupt FM when they make the journey.
If you want more details about the film without any spoilers, check out our People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review before you make your trip to the cinema.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan is released in UK cinemas on 18th August 2021. If you’re looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide or visit our Movies hub for all the latest news.