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The wait is finally over! The beloved cast of Henry Danger is back and ready to take fans on their most thrilling adventure yet in an action-packed feature film.

In Henry Danger: The Movie, Henry Danger (Jace Norman) crosses paths with a superfan who’s eager to fight crime by his side. But when she stumbles upon a device capable of opening alternate realities, chaos ensues. As the multiverse spirals out of control, Henry must team up with his best friend Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox), his fiery sister Piper (Ella Anderson), the quirky genius Schwoz (Michael D. Cohen), and his superfan sidekick Missy Martin (Glee Dango) to find his way home—or risk being lost in another dimension forever. Plus, Frankie Grande returns as the one and only Frankini, adding his signature flair to this high-stakes, laugh-out-loud adventure!

Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Sean and Michael about Henry Danger, the future of the franchise, and more.

PC: Sean, throughout the years, you’ve expressed interest in doing a Henry Danger movie, and now we’re finally here. As you stepped back into this character, was there an aspect of him that you were most interested in exploring? What has it been like to revisit him in adulthood?
Sean: Revisiting him in adulthood was surprisingly more natural than I expected—though I shouldn’t be surprised, because it parallels how I’ve grown up. I’ve become a young adult, so naturally, Jasper has too. When I was younger, Jasper was very similar to me—it was just me having fun, being goofy, and being wacky—so stepping back into that felt natural.

I’ve always been a fan of comic book movies and superhero stories. Obviously, Henry Danger was a sitcom, so what interested me most was experiencing the full scale of a big superhero movie—the action, the set pieces, the CG. That was the fun part—really diving into that almost Marvel-style, big superhero action rather than just being on a kids’ soundstage. That was the exciting part of making the movie—getting to experience that bigger scale.

PC: You definitely get that Marvel-esque feel while watching the film. Michael, in addition to your incredible work both in front of and behind the camera, you’re also an acting coach and recently hosted a two-day workshop in December called Acting for Sitcom. With Henry Danger transitioning from that format to a full-length feature, how different are those experiences? What tips would you give for acting in film?
Michael: That’s such a great question. Acting for multi-camera versus film—which uses a single camera—is really different. With film, you’re working with one camera and coverage, whereas multi-cam is broader and more theatrical. It was originally designed for four cameras looking in at a proscenium, bringing theater to television back in the ’50s. So, while the style differs, it’s still acting—you still need to be grounded and truthful.

If you’re a dancer, it’s like the difference between ballroom styles—the Waltz versus the Jitterbug. It’s still dancing, just a different style. Similarly, this is still comedy, still the Henry Danger universe—just shot with a single camera for film instead of multi-camera for television.

As for a tip: stay grounded, be authentic, and play the truth. Start from there, then adapt to the genre and style.

PC: That’s a great piece of advice. Sean, without giving any spoilers, the alternate universes lead Henry to do a lot of self-reflection when it comes to his friendship with Jasper. What was it like collaborating with Jace [Norman] to bring a new dynamic to their friendship? And who has held space for you in a similar way that Jasper has for Henry?
Sean: [laughs] Ironically, I don’t want to sound self-centered, but the way Jasper is with Henry in the film is very much how I am with my friends. I wouldn’t say I try to be the rock in my relationships because that sounds selfish, but I do make an effort to be that person—someone my friends can rely on if they need help. I try to be the supportive one.

I feel like this film reflects our real-life relationship, both on and off set. There’s a lot of truth to that dynamic. I’ve always been the kind of person who checks in, making sure everyone’s okay. If someone needs space, I give them space. If they need help, I offer help. That’s just who I am.

PC: You can feel that sense of family while watching this film. Michael, it’s so rare to catch lightning in a bottle twice, but you’ve all managed to do just that. From your perspective, being so close to this project, how does the film build on the legacy of the original series while also introducing something new?
Michael: That’s exactly it. This film brings together the camaraderie and love that this ensemble has for each other, both on camera and off. It’s a group that has grown up together, and that bond translates to the characters. There’s a natural continuity from when we wrapped the series in 2019 and Danger Force spun off, and this film carries that forward.

With Glee [Dango]’s character, Missy, a super fan, we’re also introducing a new generation into the storyline. It beautifully dovetails the past, present, and future. It’s interesting—it’s not necessarily about time travel, but it explores alternate realities. In that way, it really speaks to the merging of viewership, fandom, and different generations. Adults watch this too because there are jokes and generational references that they’ll appreciate. The film is inclusive in that way—there’s something in it for everyone.

PC: It must be so fun for all of you to play different versions of your characters. Sean, it feels like there’s still so much story left to tell. Have there been any early conversations about what could be next for the franchise?
Sean: We’re always spitballing ideas. Honestly, even on our wrap day, we were saying, “This could be cool. I just saw this movie—wouldn’t it be awesome if we did something like that?” So, maybe—who knows! We love this world, and we’re always thinking about ways to take it to new places.

Make sure to follow Sean (Instagram) and Michael (Instagram). Stream Henry Danger on Paramount+ today.