New set photos from The Inbetweeners 3 have sparked fan speculation about a possible flashback storyline. The images show Simon (James Thomas) and Will (Simon Bird) getting off a boat and walking along a beach in Magaluf, but it is the presence of a third actor that has drawn attention.
Tamla Kari, who played Lucy in the first and second Inbetweeners movies, has been photographed filming with the boys. Lucy was revealed in The Inbetweeners 2 to be cheating on Simon with his university friend Pete, and she ultimately dumped him.
Fans debate flashback or stag do theory
One Reddit user wrote: "In one of the photos it looks like Lucy is back, which to me confirms this must be a flashback." Another asked: "I'm genuinely confused about the true plot of this film? Is Tamla Kari reprising her role as Lucy?"
Some fans expressed concern about a flashback approach. KezzaJones wrote: "A flashback to the first film is risky imo. Appreciate the lads haven't aged horrendously, but I think it'll be pretty damn clear they aren't the same age as they were in 2010. I hope I'm wrong."
Alternative theory: Simon's stag do
Kezza also suggested the photos could be from Simon's stag do. "This suggests to me they're on a stag and the film is them acting like teenagers again, sadly," they added. This storyline would address the actors' ageing and could involve Simon running into his ex while celebrating.
The stag do theory would also explain earlier set photos of the boys attending a wedding. Fans have noted other clues, including the return of Simon's Yellow Peril car and the characters' clothing. The whereabouts of Jay and Neil in the photos remains unclear, leaving fans to wait for the film's release to find out.
