Hulu teams with Mel Brooks on a History of the World, Part II variety series

Variety

The 95-year-old comedy icon will serve as a writer and executive producer -- along with Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes and Ike Barinholtz -- on a Hulu follow-up to his 1981 comedy film History of the World, Part I, in which he played five historical figures. “History of the World, Part II is described as a sequel to the 1981 film," reports Variety's Joe Otterson. "The film was made up of segments set during different periods of world history. Among those was the Stone Age, Ancient Rome, and the French Revolution. Like most of Brooks’ work, it also featured musical numbers, including one about the Spanish Inquisition and, of course, 'Jews in Space.' Brooks is a writer and executive producer on the series along with Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen and Kevin Salter. There is no word yet on which world events the series will cover. Hulu has ordered eight episodes of the show. The writers room is beginning in October with production slated to begin in Spring 2022. Searchlight Television and 20th Television will produce."