Bruce Campbell to Join Joe Bob Briggs on Friday’s New Episode of Shudder’s ‘The Last Drive-In’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It is definitely safe to say, that one can easily identify the standing of a particular talk show or one that features interviews, by the caliber of guests they bring onto said show. Because shows that get some decent stars from time to time, are clearly working on building their platform and finding their groove. Whilst ones that feature a bevy of stars often, speak to the fact that the show in question has found its footing and is welcoming to the celebrities that swing by on a consistent basis and a great deal of shows fall into this category, and we tune into them often, to see what our favorite stars have to say.

But truly, shows in this vein that are of a legendary status, are the ones that manage to bring in legendary guests on a regular basis. For these are the ones that are in essence, reeling in folks that you don’t see pop up on the circuit all that often because of their illustrious standing and well… you know a show that does this on a regular basis is truly something special and one such series that deserves that prestigious label, is The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Because Joe Bob brings in the finest guests from the horror industry, names that you simply don’t see elsewhere and well… season three of this incredible show is going to go down as one of its biggest ever, thanks to all the top-tier names that are joining Joe Bob at the trailer park this season.

For Jeffrey Combs popped by earlier this year and once again, another big name is swinging by this Friday. For earlier today, Shudder announced that Joe Bob is preparing a folding chair and a cold one for none other than Bruce Campbell himself. Yes, you read that right, Bruce. Freakin’. Campbell. An actor that has pretty much done it all since he’s been in mainstream network movies, and guest starred in a couple of pre-MCU Marvel movies, and been cast as a series regular on countless cult classics and of course… is best known for his role as Ashley J. Williams from the Evil Dead franchise and let’s be honest, this is a huge appearance.

Simply because Bruce rarely takes the time to do guest spots in this manner. Instead he prefers to spend time with his fans in a more intimate setting, such as Last Fan Standing. Which means that we are going to be treated to one incredible and intimate conversation. One that Joe Bob will make worth our while as he gets Bruce to talk about all kinds of secrets from the industry, alongside some personal anecdotes no doubt. But while this writer could go on all day about how awesome this is, it would be rude to not point out that Bruce isn’t the only other big name popping up on this Friday’s episode. Because acclaimed horror director and producer Bill Lustig of Maniac and Vigilante fame will be dropping by as well.

If anything, all of this news leaves us giddy with excitement. Not only because of the fact that Sir Bruce and Mister Lustig are dropping by and discussing all kinds of delightful horror goodies with Joe Bob and the fans. But also, because, that likely means we’re going to get some new top-tier movies for Joe Bob to show, the kind that Bruce and Bill have been involved in and well, that definitely motivates one to count down the minutes to Friday’s edition of this phenomenal series. So, we can see what gory cinematic treats and delightful stories await us and to be reminded of the fact that Joe Bob Briggs talks to legends on a regular basis and leaves the fans in awe while doing so.

‘The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs’ and Bruce Campbell and Bill Lustig premieres Friday, May 21, 2021, on Shudder at 9p EST/8p CST.

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