Hulu’s ‘History of the World, Part II’ Pokes Fun at Human History with Mel Brooks & All-Star Cast
Mel Brooks' classic film, History of the World, Part I, is finally getting the follow-up it deserves with History of the World, Part II.[0] After waiting over 40 years, the sequel series is set to debut on Hulu next week with 8 episodes that take viewers through different periods of human history.[1] The series stars Mel Brooks, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz, along with an all-star lineup of guest stars, including Josh Gad, Johnny Knoxville, Sarah Silverman, Taika Waititi, and many more.[2]
The series is a collaboration between Brooks, producer David Stassen (The Mindy Project, Blockers), and co-writers and stars Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz. Each episode features a variety of sketches that poke fun at different periods of human history.[3] Kroll, Sykes, and Barinholtz portray Judas, Ulysses S. Grant, and Shirley Chisholm, respectively.[4] Other sketches include the Russian Revolution and Johnny Knoxville's turn as Rasputin in “Jackrasp.”[4]
Mel Brooks is a writer and executive producer on the series, along with Kroll, Sykes, Barinholtz, and David Stassen. Kevin Salter and Christie Smith serve as executive producers.[2] The 8-episode season was directed by Alice Mathias, David Stassen, Nick Kroll and Lance Bangs.[2] “History of the World, Part II” is a joint production between Searchlight Television and 20th Television.[2]
Mel Brooks fans and comedy fans alike should definitely watch History of the World, Part II.[1] Dozens of hilarious and talented actors offer an array of remarkable sketches, ensuring you'll be entertained again and again.[1] Without a doubt, not all sketches will be well-received, but the superior ones will far exceed the not-so-great ones.[1] This fresh and exciting series is sure to provide huge amounts of amusement with every installment.[1]
0. “Nothing's Sacred in The History of the World, Part II” PRIMETIMER, 3 Mar. 2023, https://www.primetimer.com/features/history-of-the-world-part-ii-review-hulu-mel-brooks
1. “Streaming Review: “History of the World, Part II” Has Something for Everyone with Countless Hysterical Moments …” Laughing Place, 28 Feb. 2023, https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2023/02/28/streaming-review-history-of-the-world-part-ii-has-something-for-everyone-with-countless-hysterical-moments/
2. “Will There Be A”History of the World, Part III” ?” What's On Disney Plus, 6 Feb. 2023, https://whatsondisneyplus.com/will-there-be-ahistory-of-the-world-part-iii/
3. “Sequel to ‘History of the World, Part 1’ finally made” KGET 17, 1 Mar. 2023, https://www.kget.com/community/ricks-reviews/sequel-to-history-of-the-world-part-1-finally-made/
4. “History of the World Part 2 Review: Uproarious & Wildly Fun History Lesson” With Ashley And Company, 28 Feb. 2023, https://www.withashleyandco.com/2023/02/history-of-the-world-part-2-review/
