Spinal Tap 2: When is it out? Who is in it? What is it about? Everything we know so far

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22 Jul 2024, 10:04

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Get ready to go one louder, because a Spinal Tap sequel is on its way to once again capture the sights, the sounds and the smells of the iconic rock band.

Yes, the very long-awaited Spinal Tap II is in the works, over 40 years after the seminal music mockumentary walked the fine line between stupid and clever.

The original movie is considered to be one of the greatest comedy films of all time. Here is everything we know so far about the much-anticipated sequel.

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What is the original This is Spinal Tap movie about?

The fly-on-the-wall documentary sees filmmaker Martin "Marty" Di Bergi (played by actual director Rob Reiner) follow English rock band Spinal Tap on their 1982 United States concert tour to promote their new album, Smell the Glove.

Safe to say the tour doesn’t go brilliantly, as the band encounter issues with backstage catering, Stonehenge models, airport security, poor ticket sales and more.

What is the plot of Spinal Tap II?

There aren’t many details regarding what we can expect, other than the fact that the band will get back together again after an extended absence, in order to play one final reunion gig.

Di Bergi will once again capture everything on film.

Are the original actors back for Spinal Tap II?

Yes! The Princess Bride’s Christopher Guest will return as the confused Nigel Tufnel. Better Call Saul’s Michael McKean returns as David St Hubbins and The Simpsons star Harry Shearer will once again be Derek Smalls, the band’s “lukewarm water”.

Rob Reiner will be back as Martin "Marty" Di Bergi, Fran Drescher reprises her role as Bobbi Flekman (“you know, you know”) and Paul Shaffer returns as Artie Fufkin.

Sadly, Tony Hendra won’t be back as the band’s long-suffering manager, Ian, as the actor died in 2021.

Who else is in Spinal Tap II?

There are some huge names making an appearance, including Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith will feature, as will Garth Brooks.

Taskmaster star Kerry Godliman is among the cast, along with John Michael Higgins, Chris Addison, and Nina Conti.

Who directs Spinal Tap II?

Rob Reiner will direct the sequel. Along with the first Spinal Tap film, he is also known for the likes of When Harry Met Sally and Stand By Me.

When is Spinal Tap II coming out?

Reiner has said in a new interview that he expects the movie to land in the “spring or summer” of 2025.

He told Deadline: “Our first screening for our family and friends will be probably in August, and then sometime in September we’ll start showing it to distributors, and we’re hoping to have it out sometime late spring or early summer of next year.”