Spinal Tap II
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| Directed by | Rob Reiner |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $22.6 million[1] |
Spinal Tap II is an upcoming American mockumentary comedy film directed by Rob Reiner. It is a sequel to the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap.
Cast
[edit]- Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel
- Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins
- Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls
- Rob Reiner as Martin "Marty" Di Bergi
- Fran Drescher as Bobbi Flekman
- Don Lake
- John Michael Higgins
- Jason Acuña
- Nina Conti
- Griffin Matthews
- Kerry Godliman
- Chris Addison
- Brad Williams
- Paul Shaffer
Musicians Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Questlove, Trisha Yearwood, Chad Smith, and Lars Ulrich are planned to appear as themselves.
Production
[edit]It was announced in May 2022 that a sequel to This Is Spinal Tap was in development, with Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles and Reiner returning as director.[2]
In November 2023, Reiner announced musicians Paul McCartney, Elton John and Garth Brooks were set to make cameo appearances as themselves.[3]
On a budget of $22.6 million (before tax incentives),[1] filming began in New Orleans in March 2024,[4] with Questlove and Trisha Yearwood included among the cameo appearances.[5] Fran Drescher was announced to be reprising her role as Bobbi Flekman at the end of March, with John Michael Higgins and Chris Addison among the new additions to the cast.[6] Paul Shaffer, who played inept promo man Artie Fufkin in the original film, was also announced as being in the cast. Unlike Drescher, who was confirmed to be reprising Bobbi Flekman, it was not revealed if Shaffer would be reprising his earlier role.
Release
[edit]In July 2024, Reiner estimated the film being released in "late spring or early summer" of 2025.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Spinal Tap 2" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 12, 2022). "Cannes Hot Package: Spinal Tap II On Tap As Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest & Harry Shearer Back For Encore". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ Starkey, Adam (November 27, 2023). "Paul McCartney and Elton John to star in This Is Spinal Tap sequel". NME. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ Scott, Mike (February 5, 2024). "Spinal Tap sequel headed to New Orleans, Mayfair Witches returning". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel Underway With Original Cast; Cameos Lined Up From Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 26, 2024). "Fran Drescher, John Michael Higgins, Griffin Matthews & More Set For Roles In This Is Spinal Tap Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (July 17, 2024). "Rob Reiner Gives Update On 'Spinal Tap' Mockumentary Sequel As He Celebrates Emmy Nominations For Real Doc On Albert Brooks". Deadline. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
