This Is Spinal Tap 2 goes into production

With guest stars including Elton John and Paul McCartney

Work has officially started on the sequel to the 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap.

The movie has gone into production in New Orleans, Louisiana, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their roles as the legendary heavy metal band, Spinal Tap.

Reiner will also return as the documentarian Martin ‘Marty’ DiBergi following England’s loudest and most punctual band, as they reunite for one final concert after a 15-year hiatus.

The film will also feature cameos from music legends Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, producers Castle Rock Entertainment have confirmed.

Reiner said: ‘I recently spoke to Marty DiBergi who said that he was more than happy to take a sabbatical from his position as a visiting Professor’s Assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts to once again document Spinal Tap to ensure their place in the pantheon of rock and roll.’

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Published: 11 Mar 2024