New "Hamlet 2" trailer: "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus!"
It's the sequel we haven't been waiting for, in a movie we can't wait to see. In the summer comedy Hamlet 2, British funnyman Steve Coogan plays a failed actor turned high school drama teacher who has to create an amazing show to save the drama department. His idea: a sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet where Jesus brings the Danish Prince back from the dead to perform in musical numbers. Considering that the comedy comes from gay writer/director Andrew Fleming (Dick, Threesome, The Craft), it's not surprising that the new trailer for Hamlet 2 is loaded with gay elements: An attempt to censor the production arises because of a scene where Satan makes out with the President, musical accompaniment is provided by the Gay Men's Chorus of Tucson (presumably, they get to perform Hamlet 2's signature tune, "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus") and one young drama student seems pretty happy to have them participating. Add a cast of gay-faves like Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler (as an ACLU lawyer) and Elizabeth Shue playing herself, and August 22 can't come fast enough. After the break, check out the R-rated trailer, which includes NSFW language. Submitted by on Mon, 2008-04-21 14:36. |
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OMG!
This movie looks absolutely great! I didn't even knew of it's existence until now!!! And I can't wait to see it :p
btw, this is my first post ever on afterelton! Lyle you popped my cherry on the site, I'll be ever thankful to you ;)
Andrew Fleming is a true gay original--
The trailer is fabulous
OT: LOVE your avatar!!!
Thanks, Dane.
Saw this trailer earlier today...
The Student..........
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Great. Now I know
what tune I'll have running through my head all day... "Rock me, sexy Jesus"!
I love backstage movies -- and I think a new favorite may be joining my list soon. Can't wait!
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