Mel Brooks' History Of The World, Part II begins shooting in LA

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Mel Brooks is considered to be on the short list of comedic legends to have written, created and performed in some of the most enduring classics for the stage and the screen.One of his most notable pieces of artistry over his seven decade career: the comedy film History Of The World, Part I, finally got a Part II after more than four decades, and has already begun shooting in Los Angeles.According to Variety,History Of The World, Part II, is a direct sequel to Brooks' classic film, but will come in the form of a variety series, complete with eight episodes for Hulu.

Direct sequel to classic: After more than four decades, Mel Brooks' comedy film - History of The World, Part I - is finally getting a Part II, which has already begun shooting in Los Angeles; Brooks, 95, is seen in January 2020Brooks, who at the age of 95, is onboard for the follow-up, serving as a writer and executive producer, alongside Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Kevin Salter.Searchlight Television and 20th Television will produce. 'I can't wait to once more tell the real truth about all the phony baloney stories the world has been conned into believing are History!' Brooks said in a statement.

Production underway: History of The World, Part IIis described as a sequel to the 1981 film, only it is being made as an eight episodes variety series for Hulu BTS: Although the names of the cast have not been made public, various actors have been spotted on the set getting ready to shoot a scene on Thursday Sequel team: Brooks is onboard for the follow-up, serving as a writer and executive producer, alongside Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Kevin Salter.\Despite carrying the title Part I, there were.