Spinal Tap in 1984.Photo: Pete Cronin/Redferns/Getty
Get ready to turn it up to 12!
DirectorRob Reineris returning to helm a sequel to his 1984 cult-classic “rockumentary"This Is Spinal Tap, titled simplySpinal Tap II,Deadlinereports.
“For so many years, we said, ‘Nah.’ It wasn’t until we came up with the right idea how to do this,” he added. “You don’t want to just do it to do it. You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
This Is Spinal Tap(1984).Mary Evans Picture Library/Everett Collection
“Ian’s widow inherited a contract that said Spinal Tap owed them one more concert,” Reiner said. “She was basically going to sue them if they didn’t.”
He added, “All these years and a lot of bad blood we’ll get into and they’re thrown back together and forced to deal with each other and play this concert.”
RELATED VIDEO: Spinal Tap Rocks Live Earth
Of his character Marty’s part in the sequel, Reiner said, “The band was upset with the first film. They thought I did a hatchet job and this is a chance to redeem myself.”
“I am such a big fan and I felt bad they didn’t like what theysaw in the first film,” he shared. “When I heard they might get back together, I was a visiting adjunct teacher’s helper at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts. I drop everything to document this final concert.”
He also teased possible appearances from “guest artists” in the movie.
“We’ve had a lot of bands share their experiences and so hopefully we’ll include some of that in the film,” Reiner said.
Spinal Tap IIis scheduled to premiere on March 19, 2024.
source: people.com
