In a tease forSpinal Tap 2, Rob Reiner explains what theThis Is Spinal Tapcrew has been up to since the original film. Reiner directedThis is SpinalTapin 1984, wherein he used a mockumentary style to chronicle the story of the tour of one of England’s loudest bands. Reiner himself stars in the film as a fictional director, filmmaker Marty DeBergi. In addition to Reiner,This is Spinal Tapfeatured a leading cast including Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer.Quotes fromThis is Spinal Tapstill work their way into the cultural zeitgeist today, decades after its release.
Speaking withEmpire, Reiner explains what the team has been up to sinceThis is Spinal Tap. According to the director,all four main characters have developed their own interests in the years since their fateful tour. For Nigel, this involves “running a cheese and guitar shop.” David has stayed active in the music composition scene, this time writing original music for a true-crime podcast. Derek has taken a different route, acting as “the curator of a museum of glue,” but has still written one symphony. Marty has been less lucky, struggling to “get commercials anymore.”
Nigel has been running a cheese and guitar shop. David has been writing music for a true-crime podcast called ‘The Trouble With Murder’. And Derek is the curator of a museum of glue. He’s also written a symphony about the fact that the devil wears a bad hairpiece. It’s called ‘Hell Toupée’. [Marty] couldn’t even get commercials anymore. So he’s been teaching as an assistant at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts. When he hears they’re going to do another concert, he asks if he can document it.
What This Means For This Is Spinal Tap 2
This Is Spinal Tap 2 Sees The Band With Distinct Interests
Reiner’s updates about the Spinal Tap band tease what is to come in the sequel film.This is Spinal Tap 2was first announcedin a shocking reveal in May 2022, wherein it was reported that Reiner would return both behind-the-scenes and on-camera for a sequel. Since then, the director has teased enticing elements ofSpinal Tap 2, includingcameos from megastar musicians such as Garth Brooks, Elton John, and Paul McCartney. The sequel was confirmed to begin filming in March of this year.
This Is Spinal Tap 2’s Update Is Worrying (But It Sounds Fun Anyway)
The latest update on This is Spinal Tap 2 is a worrying sign for the long-awaited mockumentary sequel – but it still sounds like a lot of fun.
Spinal Tap 2feels even more tangible after this most recent update from Reiner. While a band reunion is an easy impetus for a sequel plot, it will be interesting to see how David, Nigel, and Derek’s disparate passions create comedy in the mockumentary sequel. Elements such as Nigel’s cheese and guitar shop can create comedic beats of their own, offering creative spotlights on the lead characters before they eventually come back together. It will also be interesting to see how their musical sensibilities have changed over the years, creating fascinating character dynamics.
Our Take On The Spinal Tap 2 Update
Spinal Tap 2’s Has Strong Humor Potential
Reiner’sSpinal Tap 2story update shows that the sequel has the propensity to be just as delightfully odd as the original. Even the names of the podcastThe Trouble with Murderand Derek’s symphony,Hell Toupée, are hilarious. This bodes well for the script ofSpinal Tap 2, which can combine creative one-liners with situational comedy sequences. Hopefully,Spinal Tap 2can live up to this promising premise as it continues its development.
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This Is Spinal Tap is a mockumentary film directed by Rob Reiner, focusing on a fictional British heavy metal band. Released in 1984, the film humorously details the band’s attempts to regain popularity amidst tumultuous history, featuring behind-the-scenes moments with groupies, promoters, and concert tours.
