"Everybody is back" for the This is Spinal Tap sequel, confirms director Rob Reiner
Nov. 28, 2023When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The filmmaker shared the news during an appearance on theRHLSTP with Richard Herringpodcast. “We’re going to start shooting in the end of February and everybody is back,” he added, before mentioning that the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks and “a few other surprises” are set to have cameos in the follow-up.
Starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, This is Spinal Tap was released in 1984 and revolves around the members of a fictional heavy metal band. Reiner appeared in the movie, too, as documentarian Marty DiBergi, who chronicles the lives of the group during the American leg of one of their tours. Billy Crystal, Fred Willard, and Fran Drescher also featured.
“For so many years, we said, ‘Nah.’ It wasn’t until we came up with the right idea how to do this. You don’t want to just do it to do it,” he added. “You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story.”
Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox
The 33 greatest road trip movies
32 box office flops that deserve a sequel
