The Parks and Recreation cast will reunite in character for special to raise money for coronavirus relief
THE cast of Parks and Recreation will come together in character for a 30-minute reunion to raise money for Feeding America’s coronavirus response fund.
The fan-favorite series ended in 2015 but will return for the NBC special that will air Thursday, April 30 to benefit COVID-19 relief.
The main cast is set to return, including: Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe and Jim O’Heir.
Other members from the series will also be present along with special guests.
The half hour program will center on the tough challenges facing people all over the globe right now amid the global health crisis.
"Pawnee’s most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing," a description for the episode read.
Executive producer and co-creator Mike Schur said in a statement: "Pawnee’s most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope [Poehler], is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.”
“Like a lot of other people, we were looking for ways to help and felt that bringing these characters back for a night could raise some money.
“I sent a hopeful email to the cast and they all got back to me within 45 minutes.
“Our old Parks and Rec team has put together one more 30-minute slice of (quarantined) Pawnee life and we hope everyone enjoys it. And donates!” The TV mogul wrote.
Star and writer of the show Amy, 48, shared a message with fans about the newly-anticipated special.
"I'm inviting you to a very special Parks and Rec, all shot from our homes.
"We, along with our neighbors at State Farm are coming together to raise money for and we hope you'll join us," the actress said.
Insurance company State Farm and Subaru of America will make matching donations of $150,000 each.
Parent company NBCUniversal and the cast and crew of Parks and Recreation will raise a total of $500,000 in matching donations that will be made through May 21.
Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming at NBC Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta thanked production for putting together the buzzed-about reunion.
“In such uncertain times, we can’t think of anyone better than Leslie Knope to unite our country with her unbridled enthusiasm and compassion.
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"A huge thank you to Mike Schur and the cast of Parks and Recreation for putting this wonderful special together and bringing a smile to all our faces while raising money for such a worthwhile cause,” they said.
The comedic series aired from 2009 before airing its final episode - which was written by Amy - 2015.
Parks and Rec scored 14 Emmy nominations during its seven season run - including two for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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