Following the recent, hugely disappointing news that NBC police procedural sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine will be coming to an end with its upcoming eighth season, fans have taken to social media to demand that Die Hard star Bruce Willis be given a cameo. Far from some random desire, Andy Samberg's Detective Jake Peralta has often cited the 1988 action movie classic and its central hero John McClane as his inspiration for becoming a cop.
For the love of Brooklyn nine nine, cameo for Bruce Willis!! pic.twitter.com/Ij48DCckUS
— Junior (@burnsy2014) February 11, 2021
Brooklyn Nine-Nine was originally aired on Fox before being cancelled and saved by a fan campaign and NBC. Audiences had no doubt imagined that the show would continue for some time after such effort, but sadly that will not be the case. Thus, fans believe a Bruce Willis cameo would go some way to making up for the bad news, allowing the show to go out with a bang.
Imma be real mad if they don't get Bruce Willis atleast for the last season of Brooklyn nine nine
— Indha bittu podhuma Aiyachaami? (@randakarandaka) February 12, 2021
My man Jake deserves an episode with his idol. Also they better make it a whole season w 21 episodes. 13 isn't enough for a final season ????????????????
"Brooklyn nine nine has to end with a Bruce Willis appearance," said one Brooklyn Nine-Nine fan, with another hoping for even more cameos from some of Peralta's favorites; "10 episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine left and they still need to get both Taylor Swift and Bruce Willis to guest star."
While Bruce Willis has become a shadow of his former self in recent years, with the actor near-enough sleepwalking through his most recent roles, it would nonetheless put a smile on audiences faces, as well as on Jake Peralta's.
If Brooklyn Nine-Nine doesn’t end with Bruce Willis making a guest appearance then they’ve done it wrong #BrooklynNineNine#Brooklyn99
— Michael Lavelle (@mikelavelle93) February 12, 2021
Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, Brooklyn Nine-Nine revolves around Jake Peralta, an immature but talented NYPD detective in Brooklyn's fictional 99th Precinct, who often comes into conflict with his new commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Raymond Holt. Since its beginning back in 2013, the critical response to the sitcom has been overwhelmingly positive, with the show going on to win several awards over the years including two Creative Arts Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.
The fantastic ensemble cast features Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta, Andre Braugher as Captain Raymond Holt, Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa Diaz, Terry Crews as Terry Jeffords, Melissa Fumero as Amy Santiago, Joe Lo Truglio as Charles Boyle, Chelsea Peretti as Gina Linetti, Dirk Blocker as Michael Hitchcock, and Joel McKinnon Miller as Norm Scully.
While it is not yet known what the eighth and final season will be about, Andy Samberg has stated that they will address real-life issues, particularly the recent Black Lives Matter protests. The actor said that the new season of the show will "not shy away" from the "serious problems" but will still maintain its comedic roots. "I think it's important for us and for anyone watching our show to keep in mind if we're looking for a half-hour comedy show to be the ones to solve this problem, we're in trouble," Samberg said. "Our job is pointing out that stuff isn't getting done right and spreading the word that we're hopeful that it can get better."
The announcement that the show will be coming to an end came as a shock, with Dan Goor saying, "The way I see it, if this is to be our last ride then let us go out in a blaze of glory." Despite the sad news, Goor is simply grateful for the opportunity adding, "I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for eight seasons. They are not only among the most talented people in the business, they are all good human beings who have become a family."
Not only will the upcoming eighth season be disappointingly short (title of your sex tape), only consisting of 10 episodes, but it has also been pushed back to the 2021-2022 TV season, meaning that audiences will have to wait a while before shouting "Nine-Nine!" one final time. The news of the show's cancellation was originally announced by the official Brooklyn Nine-Nine Twitter account.
"The way I see it, if this is to be our last ride then let us go out in a blaze of glory." pic.twitter.com/HBVVV5cRJc
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) February 11, 2021
Brooklyn nine nine has to end with a Bruce Willis appearance
— Andrew Hood (@AndrewHood3) February 12, 2021
petition to end brooklyn nine-nine at season 9 episode 9 with a bruce willis cameo @nbcbrooklyn99
— Chяis ᜋ᜔ (@chrispwnisher) February 13, 2021
10 episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine left and they still need to get both Taylor Swift and Bruce Willis to guest star
— G???? (@Gracezillaa) February 13, 2021
who do i have to talk to to get bruce willis to guest star on the final season of brooklyn nine nine @nbc@nbcbrooklyn99 !!!!!
— jessica (@ysldoll) February 11, 2021
Wouldn't that be 'noice'? #BrooklynNineNine@nbcbrooklyn99https://t.co/C9uEfkiz1l
— Indian Express Entertainment (@ieEntertainment) February 15, 2021
If Bruce Willis doesn't make an appearance in the last season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine I'm gonna start a petition.
— Polyponderer (@dels_evo) February 14, 2021
pls im begging you for the last episode of brooklyn 99 that jake meets taylor swift or bruce willis i just need it
— ???? brooke ???? (@bdefrancisco_) February 12, 2021
My greatest regret still how we will never see Bruce Willis as cameo in Brooklyn Nine-Nine cause the show's about to cancel for real now :((
— NN???? (@seomuchlove) February 16, 2021
you know what's sad? that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is ending and we haven't even gotten a bruce willis or taylor swift cameo im
— soph ???? (@s0phja) February 15, 2021
Called it last week that this needs to happenhttps://t.co/fqCWGGPhNJ via @MetroUK
— Michael Lavelle (@mikelavelle93) February 15, 2021