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Hamlet 2 (2008)

Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Amy Poehler, Elisabeth Shue

Director: Andrew Fleming

Release Date: August 27th, 2008

Synopsis: In this irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

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About the Movie

Hamlet 2 is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Andrew Fleming, written by Fleming and Pam Brady, and starring Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler, and David Arquette. It was produced by Eric Eisner, Leonid Rozhetskin, and Aaron Ryder. Hamlet 2 was filmed primarily at a high school in New Mexico from September 2007 to October 2007. The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by Focus Features. The film had a limited release on August 22, 2008, followed by a wide release on August 27. Its UK release was originally scheduled for December 28, 2008, postponed until February 27, 2009, and eventually cancelled.

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'Hamlet 2' Stars

Amy Poehler, Andrew Fleming, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Steve Coogan

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'Hamlet 2' Movie Links

Hamlet 2 on IMDb

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