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Paul McCartney Makes Cameo in Spinal Tap II Trailer

NEW ORLEANS, JUL 25 – Spinal Tap II features legendary musicians Paul McCartney and Elton John in cameo roles as the band reunites for a final concert after 15 years, continuing the cult classic story.

  • At San Diego Comic Con this year, Rob Reiner debuted the first trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap.
  • After more than 40 years of absence, the band reunites 15 years after their last performance, as Rob Reiner returns to direct and co-star in the sequel.
  • In the trailer, Elton John joins Spinal Tap for 'Stonehenge,' while Paul McCartney quips `Pink Torpedo, that's literature, really.`
  • Spinal Tap intends to take the stage at Lakefront Arena, while fans have finally gotten a glimpse at their return.
  • The sequel hits cinemas on September 12, and it will return to streaming services later this year.
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