Super Troopers 3: Brian Cox Brings Logan Roy Energy, Chace Crawford Joins the Chaos

It's been nearly a quarter-century since the Vermont State Police's most dysfunctional troopers first rode onto the screen. Now, with Super Troopers 3, Broken Lizard is ready to prove that comedy never gets old – it just gets more inappropriate.

According to the details laid out in Screenshot (550).png, the sequel finds the gang trading their usual highway patrol duties for a high-stakes Indian wedding. Farva is the groom, and that's exactly the problem.

The Wedding That Was Doomed From the Start

Farva (Kevin Heffernan) is getting married to Sarita (Hannah Simone), who happens to be the sister of Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar). But Thorny is not exactly thrilled about adding Farva to the family. In fact, he's willing to do everything in his power to stop the wedding from happening.

What follows is a chaotic collision of family loyalty, sabotage, and a pernicious new drug ring that forces the troopers to save the day – and maybe the wedding itself. The official synopsis from the source material describes a plot that careens from Farva's wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny's increasingly desperate schemes to break up the relationship.

Thorny vs. Farva: A Family Feud for the Ages

The dynamic between Thorny and Farva is the emotional engine of the film. It's personal. It's petty. And it's absolutely hilarious. Rather than simply accepting his sister's choice, Thorny turns the wedding into a battlefield, giving the original comedy troupe plenty of room to do what they do best.

That Star Wars Joke Test Audiences Almost Rejected

One of the most talked-about moments in Super Troopers 3 involves a Star Wars joke that even the filmmakers were unsure about. According to Kevin Heffernan, the gag went over surprisingly well with test audiences – but not before they had a moment of doubt.

"Without giving it away, we ran that by test audiences when we did screenings, and a lot of people expressed the feeling they had when they first saw it," Heffernan explained. "They're like, 'Oh, these guys maybe jump the shark here on this one,' and then they end up loving it. It really plays in a very funny way, and I think people really bought into it. That was getting very big laughs in our test screening, so it really worked out pretty well."

In other words, the moment starts with skepticism and ends with roars of laughter. That's the Broken Lizard formula in a nutshell.

Brian Cox Returns With a Whole New Level of Star Power

When you think of Brian Cox, you probably think of Logan Roy, the ruthless media mogul from Succession. Or maybe you remember his commanding turns in X2: X-Men United and Troy. In Super Troopers 3, he's back as Captain O'Hagan – and this time, he's "retired." Sort of.

Heffernan opened up about what it was like having Cox return after his Emmy-winning run on HBO's Succession. "Between two and three, he did Succession," Heffernan explained. "I think it's one of his most iconic roles now, right? Where he's Logan Roy. And it had a different feel for him when he came back. He was always our gravitas guy. He was always the guy that gave us a little bit of depth, and then now he's back after playing this great role, and he leans into it, which is fun."

For fans of the troupe's absurd brand of humor, the idea of Logan Roy walking into a Broken Lizard movie and telling everyone to "**** off" before getting down to business is pure gold. Heffernan admitted they weren't sure how the dynamic would work, but Cox reportedly had a blast stepping away from the dramatic weight of Succession to play in the silly sandbox once again.

Chace Crawford Is a Super Troopers Superfan

Joining the mayhem this time around is Chace Crawford, who plays Baker Buchanan. Fans of The Boys will instantly recognize the actor as The Deep, one of the most hilariously self-absorbed characters on television. And it turns out that energy translates perfectly into the world of Super Troopers.

In fact, Baker Buchanan appears to carry the same narcissistic aura that makes The Deep so painfully funny. According to Heffernan, Crawford was the first and only choice for the role.

"[Chace Crawford] was our first choice for that part," Heffernan said. "We're such fans of The Deep and The Boys. I think the guy is the funniest thing in that show. He's so funny. And we were like, 'Let's see if we can get him.' I didn't think we could get him, and then it turned out he was a huge Super Troopers fan, and he was as excited to be there as we were to have him. So it ended up being a great experience having Chace there."

That mutual admiration made for an effortless collaboration. Crawford wasn't just a hired gun; he was a genuine fan coming home to the franchise.

A Cult Comedy Legacy Continues

Broken Lizard made their name with the original Super Troopers in 2001, a low-budget comedy that became a sleeper hit and spawned a devoted fanbase. The group – Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske – has been making offbeat comedies together for decades, and their chemistry remains as sharp as ever.

The road to a third film wasn't exactly straightforward. After the original movie became a cult favorite, the sequel finally arrived in 2018, fueled in part by fans who desperately wanted to see the gang back together. Now, with Super Troopers 3, the troupe is turning a major corner: this time, the whole story revolves around a wedding, which gives the comedy a more personal and emotional core than ever before.

The Fans Made This Happen

It's no secret that Broken Lizard has one of the most loyal fanbases in comedy. From midnight screenings to endless quotes, the Super Troopers fandom has kept the franchise alive for decades. That devotion is exactly why this threequel exists. The crew knows who they're making the movie for, and they're leaning all the way into the weird, irreverent humor that made them famous.

Super Troopers 3 at a Glance

• Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
• Written by: Broken Lizard
• Release Date: In theaters August 7, 2026
• Cast: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox, Marisa Coughlan, Nat Faxon, Chace Crawford, Andrew Dismukes, Hannah Simone, Iqbal Theba, Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, Lisa Gilroy

From a risky Star Wars gag to Brian Cox relishing his post-Succession freedom, Super Troopers 3 is shaping up to be a must-see for anyone who's ever quoted the first film at a party. With the wedding taking center stage and a drug ring lurking in the background, the troopers are in familiar territory: completely out of their depth, but somehow always landing on their feet.

Mark your calendars. The chaos hits theaters on August 7, 2026.

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