This movie looks pretty hilarious. Steve Coogan is relatively unknown in North America, but I think he’ll change that with this bizarre comedy.
An exclusive clip from Focus Features’ upcoming comedy Hamlet 2 is now being featured on Broadway World. The feature is currently on the homepage (http://www.broadwayworld.com) and can be directly linked to here:
Exclusive Clip from Hamlet 2
Synopsis: A world premiere at – and the comedy smash of – the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. In the irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher (Steve Coogan) rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Director: Andrew Fleming (“Dick,” “Threesome”)
Writers: Andrew Fleming and Pam Brady (“South Park,” “Team America”)
Hamlet 2 Official Site with Red Band Trailer:
Hamlet2.com
Cast: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue