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Social internet erupted in response to a photo of the cast of The Good Place, William Jackson Harper, Ted Danson, and Kristen Bellas they reenacted a scene from Challengers.
"Now THIS is The Good Place #SAGAwards."
A fan's tweet,
"this SENT me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣," very accurately captured the collective big feelings and general responses of audiences to the little skit.
And yes, it also spurred a lot of memes. At the 2025 SAG Awards, the cherished cast got back together, but it wasn't simply another red carpet event; rather, it was a pop culture moment donned in a ton of nostalgia. And as expected, the internet was in stitches at the Good Place trio's funny skit homage to Challengers.
The Good Place cast reunites at the SAG Awards to recreate an iconic scene from Challengers, and the internet can’t handle it
The internet wasted no time in celebrating the moment, flooding Twitter with a mix of hilarity, gratitude, and regular stan culture behavior. One fan declared,
"MY FAMILY," emphasizing how the reunion brought back heartwarming memories of the iconic show.
Another quipped,
"Bout to make a sandwich," an inside joke about Challengers (watch the film!).
The bit was such a hit that some fans were ready for more:
"FINE I'll rewatch it for the fifth time," one user posted, proving the enduring love for The Good Place.
Fans also drew attention to the SAG Awards, feeling that Challengers deserved more recognition—
"SHOULDVE NOMINATED CHALLENGERS THEN," one tweet lamented, while another proudly noted,
"huge day for a very niche audience."
The reunion even spurred a fanfic call, with one person pleading,
"somebody make a Chidi x Michael fanfic rn 😭😭."
It was a whirlwind of emotions for fans who couldn’t get enough of the chemistry between Bell, Danson, and Harper.
"Yes sit on the middle good place," one user posted, nodding to the show’s philosophical undertones while basking in the humor of it all.
The Good Place and Challengers in the Spotlight
The Good Place, which ran from 2016 to 2020, immediately became a cult favourite due to its witty banter, (its very many) clever plot twists, and endearing, sincere characters. The core cast of the play consisted of Bell (Eleanor), Danson (Michael), and Harper (Chidi), who brought to life a plot that examined moral philosophy and ethics while producing hilarious moments. Their SAG Awards reunion served as a nostalgic reminder of the chemistry that made the show so special, and Challengers provided the perfect reference point for their comedic bit.
For those unfamiliar with Challengers, it’s the critically acclaimed movie that sent shockwaves through pop culture for its dynamic storyline that was definitely about tennis and its unforgettable characters. The 2025 SAG Awards bit recreated a scene so iconic, it left fans wondering why Challengers wasn’t more widely celebrated.
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Although the film received a lot of attention, it was strangely unawarded, which caused some...dissatisfaction among fans online. Fans were eager to enthusiastically embrace its influence on this comic reunion, despite the fact that it may not have won several SAG awards.
In addition to honoring their origins, the cast reunion showed us how brilliant their comic abilities really are and how they could be applied to other projects someday (we pray!). Even years after its last episode, The Good Place will always have a unique place in the hearts of its viewers due to this fleeting but unforgettable SAG moment.
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