Director Rob Reiner has supplied an replace on the long-awaited sequel to the enduring 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Faucet, revealing that he expects the movie to be launched in spring or summer season of subsequent yr.
Reiner has returned as director of the particular sequel, Spinal Faucet II, and because the fictional director Marty DiBergi inside the film. The sequel additionally options the three core members of Spinal Faucet performed as soon as once more by Christopher Visitor (as Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKean (as David St. Hubbins), and Harry Shearer (as Derek Smalls), in addition to the return of secondary characters portrayed by Fran Drescher and Paul Shaffer, amongst others.
In a brand new interview with Deadline, Reiner gave the newest replace on the sequel, saying that filming is presently wrapping up in New Orleans.
“It’s going good,” revealed Reiner. “Our first screening for our household and mates will probably be in all probability in August, after which someday in September we’ll begin displaying it to distributors, and we’re hoping to have it out someday late spring or early summer season of subsequent yr.”
He went on to say just a few of the beforehand reported big-name cameos that may seem within the movie, saying, “We received everyone collectively and we added a few shock friends. We have now Paul McCartney and Elton John and Garth Brooks. It’s enjoyable.”
Among the many different musicians reported to seem within the sequel are Purple Sizzling Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Metallica’s Lars Ulrich.
In the identical interview with Deadline, Reiner mentioned his latest Emmy nomination for his documentary on his good pal Albert Brooks. “It’s a complete shock,” he stated of the Emmy nod, “Particularly as a result of I’ve by no means made a actual documentary. The one one I made was a faux one – Spinal Faucet. It’s so humorous to get acknowledged on this method.”
A number of years in the past, Consequence was honored to have Marty DiBergi Jr. curate a listing of the 11 Funniest Moments from This Is Spinal Faucet. Seize a replica of the unique film on Blu-Ray or DVD at this location.