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New "Hamlet 2" trailer: "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus!"

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Lyle Masaki

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.

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    • Submitted by
    Lyle Masaki
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 14:36.
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    krisu50's picture

    OMG!

    Submitted by
    krisu50 (85 points) (18 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 14:53.

    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 ;)

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    David Ehrenstein's picture

    Andrew Fleming is a true gay original--

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    David Ehrenstein (7505 points) (1662 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 15:08.
    who has had  a   rather bumpy career in Hollywood. Dick is a masterpiece and Threesome and The Craft ain't bad. Can't say the same for his others. This new one, however, sounds as if it's going to put him back on top.
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    dkellergrl2001's picture

    The trailer is fabulous

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    dkellergrl2001 (1352 points) (274 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 16:50.
    The film looks like it's going to be hysterical.
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    Dane Hill's picture

    OT: LOVE your avatar!!!

    Submitted by
    Dane Hill (794 points) (188 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 18:35.
    Holy crap, dkellergrl, I'm loving your avatar!  Why can't there be a poster of it hanging over my bed???  :P
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    dkellergrl2001's picture

    Thanks, Dane.

    Submitted by
    dkellergrl2001 (1352 points) (274 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-04-22 09:25.
    I foget who created the icon, but it's probably someone from TGoD (The Gays of Daytime) forum.
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    Dane Hill's picture

    Saw this trailer earlier today...

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    Dane Hill (794 points) (188 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 18:33.
    HIGH-larious!  Can't wait to see it!
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    loneranger's picture

    The Student..........

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    loneranger (470 points) (95 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 19:56.
    The student who appears to be overjoyed with the gay mens chorus is Skyler Astin.  Most people may recognize him from the Broadway show "Spring Awakening". He was dating his co-star Lauren Pritchard.
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    Gekko's picture

    Correction

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    Gekko (45 points) (9 posts)
    on Mon, 2008-04-21 20:45.
    It's spelled Tucson not Tuscon.
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    boyd's picture

    Great. Now I know

    Submitted by
    boyd (661 points) (159 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-05-06 10:17.

    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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    Brock Savage's picture

    New favorite quote

    Submitted by
    Brock Savage (992 points) (213 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-05-06 10:55.
    The way he says "Thank you for your candor." after Elizabeth Shue admits to giving a handjob is possibly one of the funnies things I've seen in a long time
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    alismom2's picture

    Based on my friend's life!

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    alismom2 (1 post)
    on Sat, 2008-08-23 13:34.

    I haven't seen mentioned anywhere that this movie is based on the life of a real drama teacher/producer/director in Tucson, Kevin Johnson.  He was one of my best friends in high school, back in the hill country of Texas.  Kevin has worked so hard all these years, and I'm so proud of all he's accomplished.  He's an incredibly creative, funny, smart guy. Here's his website: http://www.arizonaonstage.org/

    --Heidi 

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