Mel brooks history of the world part 2

It's taken over 40 years to get a sequel but, hey, when you're covering the history of the world it takes some time. That's right, 42 years after Mel Brooks' hilarious film History of the World, Part I hit theaters in 1981, its sequel, the aptly named History of the World Part II is finally set for release. To get the excitement rolling, Hulu has just released several first-look images ahead of its release this spring.

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Hulu has released a first look at History of the World, Part II, its upcoming series follow-up to the 1981 Mel Brooks film comedy.

First announced in October 2021 and on track to stream sometime this spring, History of the World, Part II will be comprised of a variety of sketches that walk viewers through different periods of human history, as the feature film did more than 40 years ago.

The series will star Brooks, who also served as a writer and executive producer, along with comedic contemporaries such as Wanda Sykes (black-ish, Curb Your Enthusiasm), Nick Kroll (The League, Big Mouth) and Ike Barinholtz (MADtv, The Mindy Project). The comics will portray historical figures such as Shirley Chisholm, General Grant and Leon Trotksy.

Kroll, Sykes, Barinholtz and David Stassen also are writers on the project, and serve as EPs alongside Kevin Salter, David Greenbaum and Christie Smith.

The seminal History of the World, Part I took on a sketch-comedy format with Brooks playing five characters ranging from a Castilian Dominican Friar to a stand-up comedian philosopher named Comicus. The film focused on stories set in the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, the Spanish Inquisition and the French Revolution, as well as reenactments of the Last Supper and Moses wielding the Ten Commandments.

In the first photos seen above and below, the series’ cast appears to be up to Brooks-inspired shenanigans with Barinholtz evoking Trotsky, Sykes-as-Chisholm donning a 1970s-inspired jumpsuit with the word “vote” stitched to the front during an on-stage appearance; the comedy group acting as commentators inside of an ice rink; and Schmuck Mudman (Kroll) rolling a cart for Putz Mates.

It's taken over 40 years to get a sequel but, hey, when you're covering the history of the world it takes some time. That's right, 42 years after Mel Brooks' hilarious film History of the World, Part I hit theaters in 1981, its sequel, the aptly named History of the World Part II is finally set for release. To get the excitement rolling, Hulu has just released several first-look images ahead of its release this spring.

The long-awaited sequel will be an eight-part series instead of a film like the original. The series will feature a variety of sketches that take place throughout the span of history. The new series will star Brooks himself along with Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz. And though the details regarding the varied segments are currently under wraps, the series will take viewers to such time periods as the building of the pyramids through the tumult of the Civil War, and, of course, beyond.

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The original film also featured Brooks in several different roles and showed such situations as a sexually frustrated caveman, a chase through Ancient Rome and a musical Spanish Inquisition. The original film, of course, never intended a sequel, as the film was based on Sir Walter Raleigh's "The History of the World, Volume I," though the first film did include a teaser for a possible sequel. Such teased sketches include "Hitler on Ice" and "Jews in Space" but it's unclear whether either of these sketches will come to fruition. Brooks wrote and directed the first film and also serves as a writer and executive producer on the sequel series.

history-of-the-world-part-2-ike-barinholtzImage via Hulu

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Some of the first-look images do seem to nod to the original, such as the image of Sykes, Barinholtz, and Kroll standing in front of an ice rink while doing commentary. Could they be talking about Hitler's triple axle? Another image shows Barinholtz as Trotsky pointing to a particularly festive piece of communist propaganda that features some cheerful proletariats surfing a Crimson Wave.

Another image shows Sykes as Shirley Chisholm, the first Black candidate for a major party running for President of the United States, doing a dance number. The final first-look image shows Kroll pushing a cart for a delivery service called "Putz Mates". He is delivering mud pies to Russian revolutionaries. However, he may be bringing along more than just the requested lunch order.

Along with Brooks, the series is also produced by Kroll, Sykes, Barinholtz, David Stassen, Kevin Salter, David Greenbaum, and Christie Smith. The series will be released on Hulu this spring. Check out more images below:

Are they making History of the World Part 2?

Starring Brooks, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz, Part II promises to cover the building of the pyramids, the American Civil War, the Russian Revolution, and much, much more. EW is debuting the exclusive first look at the Hulu comedy below.

Does Netflix have History of the World Part 1?

Rent History of the World: Part 1 (1981) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix.

Where can I watch Mel Brooks movies?

Watch Mel Brooks movies and TV shows on STARZ.

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Brooks was married to actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005. Their son Max Brooks is an actor and author, known for his novel World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War (2006). ... .