The Vermont state troopers are back on the big screen. The third installment of the Super Troopers franchise arrives in theaters this Friday. This time around, the plot centers on Rodney Farva as he prepares for an Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister. True to the character’s history, he manages to complicate his own wedding plans while the rest of the Spurbury law enforcement team works to dismantle a new drug ring.
Members of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, including Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske, recently visited Cleveland to promote the release. During the conversation, the group addressed the production process behind the sequel. They noted that the decision to move forward with a third film followed the financial performance of the second. Regarding their creative process, the troupe keeps their writing approach simple. They prioritize jokes that make the five members laugh, banking on the fact that their established fan base shares their comedic taste.
This entry in the series ventures into new territory by incorporating Bollywood dance sequences and themes related to Indian culture. The cast highlighted a specific line in the film involving racial humor that has generated significant responses during test screenings. It serves as a narrative device that manages to provide cover for Farva during a tense moment.
Coincidentally, the group’s arrival in Cleveland aligned with major news regarding LeBron James. Paul Soter joked about their timing in the city, recalling a 2010 visit that happened to coincide with a previous high-profile announcement from the athlete. The actors leaned into the irony, suggesting that their presence in Northeast Ohio might remain an unintentional marker for local sports developments.