Reopen History B(r)ooks
Watch the trailer for the Hulu miniseries, where the sequel to the 1981 comedy blockbuster is finally here
over 40 years rear Mel Brooks had the coolness to title his 1981 epic comedy History of the World, Part I, movie sequel With an equally all-star ensemble and a virtually loose portrayal of historical events, it’s finally ready for release.
In contrast to its predecessor, which was packed into 90 minutes over the centuries, History of the World, Part II is a four-night event starting March 6th. Hulu.
Nick Kroll, Ike Balinholtz, Wanda Sykes Brooks himself heads the cast, which also includes Quinta Branson. Seth Rogen (as Noah of “Ark” fame), Zazie Beetz, Dove CameronKumail Nanjiani, Sarah Silverman, Taika Waititi, and dozens of others will appear over the course of the miniseries.
new teaser for Part II — Presented by Brooks, co-writer of the miniseries — Story introduces some of the historical figures impersonated: Alexander Graham Bell, Ulysses Grant, Sigmund Freud, Rasputin, Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Kublai Khan , Jesus Christ.
Also on board are Josh Gad, Johnny Knoxville, Emily Ratajkowski, JB Smoove, Jay Ellis, Danny DeVito, Pamela Adlon and more.