Spinal Tap on ‘The End Continues,’ Elton John and Paul McCartney’s Performances in the Film, and Who Should Play Them in a Biopic

Spinal Tap on ‘The End Continues,’ Elton John and Paul McCartney’s Performances in the Film, and Who Should Play Them in a Biopic

On the release of 'Spinal Tap II,' Variety talked with the band (in character) about reuniting, costars Elton John and Paul McCartney, and more.

Paul McCartney sings w/ Spinal Tap 🤯 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues arrives Sept 12, 2025 + new album. Cameos: Elton John, Garth Brooks, Questlove.🎸 More 👉

Forty-one years after This Is Spinal Tap first hit theatres, the loudest band in rock history is back – and they’ve convinced Paul McCartney to join the chaos. The sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, lands in cinemas worldwide on September 12, 2025, along with a brand-new album of the same name. Director Rob Reiner returns, along with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, reprising their infamous roles as Nigel Tufnel, Davi…