History of the World, Part II Ordered at Hulu, With Mel Brooks to Write/EP
Mel Brooks‘ History of the World, Part I is getting another chapter: Hulu has ordered a follow-up series to the 1981 comedy, with Brooks returning as writer and executive producer.
The sequel, titled (of course) History of the World, Part II, will be a variety series consisting of comedy sketches and musical numbers. The original film was set during different periods of world history like the Old Testament, the Roman Empire and the French Revolution. There’s no word yet on which historical periods the new series will tackle, though.
“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.
Along with Brooks, Part II has lined up an enviable roster of comedy talent to serve as EPs, including Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws), Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen (The Mindy Project) and Kevin Salter, who is working with Brooks on the upcoming special Young Frankenstein Live! for ABC. Part II has secured an eight-episode order at Hulu, with production expected to begin next spring.
The original History of the World, Part 1 hit theaters in 1981, with Brooks starring in a variety of roles including Moses and King Louis XIV. Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, Gregory Hines, Sid Caesar and Cloris Leachman led the ensemble cast, with Orson Welles serving as narrator.
Now that’s something to be looking forward to!
Really? Has anyone been clamoring for this? Probably gonna flop.
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Not everything needs a followup/sequel/reboot. (Case in point: the new Home Alone)
When Blazing Saddles needs a disclaimer for being “racist”, (from HBO MAX) the culture is way too PC for this to be any good…
It does make you wonder if the execs who approved this ever even watched the original. It could be great if they get Mel Brooks genius. If they try and keep everyone happy it’ll end up being a series of bad SNL skits.
Calling it “part II” is not an “of course” where Mel Brooks is concerned. If I recall (40 years ago, so maybe I don’t), there was a possibility a sequel would instead be called “part III.” Remember that the Naked Gun sequels were not called 2 and 3, but 2 1/2 and 33 1/3.
But happy birthday (Oct. 16th) to the 2061 Year Old Man!
Part 1 made me laugh into an asthma attack.
The Spanish Inquisition! WHAT A SHOW!!!!!!
I am so in for this!
It’s good to be the King
This is the best news!
I always wondered what happened next.
Hopefully after this, we get Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money
Mel is 95 years young. You go Mel!
again you know what is great about mel brooks and why people hate him it’s because he makes fun of everyone
I really want David DeLuise to be a part of this. Hope it happens! To tie everything up neatly and it’s a great legacy of his dad’s that he can be a part of. Also, Mel Brooks is amazing! History of the World Part I and Spaceballs are some of my favourite movies to watch when I’m craving something funny. So I’m certainly looking forward to this :)
I freaking love Mel Brooks! He’s a comedic genius. One of the greats, for sure.