A sequel to the enduring rockumentary has been confirmed as a teaser trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues has been released – with Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney confirmed to cameo.
The new movie is ready to feature the original cast members, together with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, who will reunite with director Rob Reiner.
Guest performs the lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel, McKean performs lead singer David St Hubbins, Shearer is bassist Derek Smalls, and Reiner was the unique movie’s documentarian Martin ‘Marty’ DiBergi.
The teaser confirmed dials on an amp being turned ‘up to 11’ – a traditional joke from the unique film about ‘one of England’s loudest bands’.
It has been confirmed that along with Sir Elton and Sir Paul, there shall be a number of different stars making an look.
This will embody US nation singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Canadian singer Paul Shaffer, The Nanny star Fran Drescher and British comedians Nina Conti, Kerry Godliman and Chris Addison.
This shall be a return for among the solid – corresponding to Drescher who appeared within the authentic film as Bobbi Flekman of Polymer Records, who was offended by the band’s ‘sexist’ album cowl.
In 2002, the unique movie was chosen for preservation by the National Film Registry and deemed a ‘culturally, historically and aesthetically significant’ by the US Library of Congress.
Reiner beforehand instructed Deadline that he wished the sequel to be released in 2024.
‘The plan is to do a sequel that comes out on the 40th anniversary of the original film and I can tell you hardly a day goes by without someone saying, why don’t you do one other one?
‘For so many years, we said, “Nah”. It wasn’t till we come up with the correct thought how to do that. You don’t need to simply do it, to do it. You need to honour the primary one and push it just a little additional with the story.’
The original 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap mocked heavy rock bands, stating the ridiculousness of their backstage debaucherous behaviour and outfits.
The film was a large success, resulting in the trio truly performing as Spinal Tap at numerous live shows, together with at Glastonbury Festival, Live Earth live shows, and at a tribute to Freddie Mercury.
Since directing Spinal Tap, his directorial debut, Reiner has gone on to direct Stand By Me, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, and When Harry Met Sally, and Misery.
Reiner can also be identified for his appearing roles in New Girl, The Wolf of Wall Street,The First Wives Club, and Sleepless in Seattle.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is ready to be released in September 2025.
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