Shooting starts this month

Steve Coogan is to star in a new comedy movie called Hamlet 2.

The Saxondale comic will start shooting the film in New Mexico on September 17, ready for release in the autumn of 2008.

The plot revolves around a teacher who tries to save his school's drama department by writing and producing a sequel to Hamlet.

Andy Fleming, who directed this year’s Nancy Drew film, will direct and co-write the script with Pam Brady, who previously worked on South Park and Team America: World Police.

Catherine Keener, from the 40-Year-Old Virgin, has been signed up to co-star, Variety reports.

Published: 7 Sep 2007