Spinal Tap II: The End Continues — Original Cast Returns This September
The iconic rock mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap' is getting a sequel this summer, with 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' set to release on September 12 through Bleecker Street Films.
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The original creative team returns with Rob Reiner directing and the core trio of Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tunfel), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) reprising their roles. The sequel features an impressive lineup of cameos, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood, alongside Paul Shaffer, Fran Drescher, and several other notable performers.
To introduce new audiences to the franchise, the original 1984 film will receive a theatrical re-release featuring a restored print, followed by its return to streaming platforms.
The sequel arrives following the resolution of a significant $400 million lawsuit between the creators and UMG's then-parent Vivendi in 2019. The dispute, filed in 2016, concerned soundtrack royalties, with the creators claiming they received only $98 in royalties from 1989 to 2006. The settlement allows UMG to continue distributing recordings from the original film, with rights eventually reverting to the creators.
Rob Reiner, who plays Marty DiBergi in both films, expressed enthusiasm about working with Bleecker Street, noting their commitment to preserving Tap's legacy while creating fresh content for both new and existing fans.