'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 15: 5 things to know about the FX comedy

FX brings back 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' for another fun-filled season
Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Jill Latiano Howerton from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' (Instagram@ontheredcarpet)
Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Jill Latiano Howerton from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' (Instagram@ontheredcarpet)

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is a popular comedy series that first premiered on FX in 2005, and later moved on to FXX with its 9th season eight years later, in 2013. The famous sitcom was created by Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton.

The comedy sitcom series shows us the exploits and antics of "The Gang", a group of narcissistic friends, all of whom run the Irish bar Paddy's Pub in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show stars Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, and Kaitlin Olson in lead roles. 

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When does 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' release and where can you watch it? 

Season 15 of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' releases on December 8, 2021, on FX.

What is 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' all about?

The official synopsis reads: "Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia".

Who stars in the comedy show?

Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds

Danny DeVito is famous for his work as an actor, producer, and director, indulging in both film and TV. DeVito is usually seen playing rather sinister or eccentric characters in the movies acts in. He played the Penguin in 'Batman Returns', a gambler in 'Space Jam', and 'Mars Attacks!', a talent agent in 'Death to Smoochy', and a businessman in 'Ruthless People'. DeVito also had important roles in 'What's the Worst That Could Happen?', 'Matilda' and 'Other People's Money'.

Much prior to his now glamourous camera life, DeVito was a professional hairstylist. After his graduation in 1962, he took a job as a cosmetician at a beauty salon and later enrolled in New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts to learn more about the same. Here, he fell in love with acting! 

What's more, he was also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6906 Hollywood Blvd in 2011. 



 

The rest of the cast includes Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly, Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds, Rob McElhenney as Mac, and Kaitlin Olson as Dee Reynolds. 

Showrunners 

The show's creators are Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney.

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