Mel Brooks Is Back! Everything to Know About 'History of the World Part 2'
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Find out what familiar funny folks are joining him for the long-awaited sequel series to his seminal hit.
History of the World Part 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to the Mel Brooks classic History of the World Part I, is finally here!
The original History of the World Part I, released in 1981, is a Brooks fan favorite, covered everything from the French Revolution to cavemen, the Last Supper, Moses receiving the 15 10 commandments, the Spanish Inquisition and more.
History of the World Part II will feature events including the Civil War, the building of the pyramids, the Russian Revolution, the Underground Railroad and more.
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When is the History of the World Part 2 release date?
History of the World Part II premieres its first episode on March 6, 2023. Two episodes will each drop over the course of four days.
How many episodes is History of the World Part 2?
History of the World Part II will have eight episodes released over the span of four nights.
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Who is in the History of the World Part 2 cast?
The History of the World Part II cast is, in a word, huge, and most cast members will play multiple roles in the variety-style series. The main cast who also serve as writers are:
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks created and starred in History of the World Part I and will, naturally, be back for the sequel. At 96 years old and counting, he's still got it.
Ike Barinholtz
Ike Barinholtz is a writer and star of History of the World Part II. His previous writing credits include The Mindy Project, Central Intelligence, Chicago Party Aunt and MAD TV, among others. As an actor, he's appeared in everything from Suicide Squad to The Mindy Project, Neighbors, Sisters, The Hunt, The Disaster Artist and more.
Wanda Sykes
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Wanda Sykes is a comic genius who stars in and co-writes History of the World Part II. She has numerous standup specials, TV shows and seemingly endless voice-acting credits to her name.
Nick Kroll
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Nick Kroll will write and appear in History of the World Part II. Obviously famous for The Kroll Show, his other credits include his work with John Mulaney in Oh, Hello; as well as The League, What We Do In the Shadows, Big Mouth, Parks and Recreation and many more.
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Among the other slew of stars appearing in History of the World Part II are:
Pamela Adlon
Pamela Adlon is famous for Better Things and voicing Bobby Hill on King of the Hill.
Tim Baltz
Tim Baltz was a "citizen journalist" on The Opposition With Jordan Klepper and is currently a star of The Righteous Gemstones, where he plays BJ.
Zazie Beetz
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Zazie Beetz is an Atlanta alum who's had star turns in Deadpool 2, Joker and Bullet Train. She is also rumored to be appearing in Joker: Folie à Deux.
Jillian Bell
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Comedy queen Jillian Bell has starred in 22 Jump Street, Brittany Runs a Marathon and Godmothered, to name a few.
Quinta Brunson
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Quinta Brunson is the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning creator and star of Abbott Elementary, which was renewed for a third season.
Dove Cameron
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Disney star Dove Cameron continues her breakout year with her role in History of the World Part II. She's recently appeared in Vengeance.
D’Arcy Carden
The Good Place star D'Arcy Carden will appear in History of the World Part II.
Ronny Chieng
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Ronny Chieng most recently appeared in M3gan. He's an alum of The Daily Show and appeared in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as Crazy Rich Asians and several comedy specials.
Rob Corddry
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The Daily Show alum Rob Corddry has acted steadily for over a decade, with notable roles in Ballers, Hot Tub Time Machine and Hot Tub Time Machine 2, among others.
Danny DeVito
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Danny DeVito needs no introduction.
David Duchovny
David Duchovny shows his comedic chops in History of the World Part II. Though best known as Fox Mulder from The X Files, he's shown a tremendous sense of humor in his own writing, especially the book Holy Cow.
Hannah Einbinder
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Nepo baby and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder is among the cast for History of the World Part II.
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Jay Ellis
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Fresh off of the success of Top Gun: Maverick and Insecure, Jay Ellis will bring his charm to History of the World Part II.
Josh Gad
Beauty and the Beast and Frozen star Josh Gad brings his talents to us yet again with History of the World Part II. We know Mel Brooks loves musicals, but it remains to be seen whether we'll get to hear Gad sing in the show.
Kimiko Glenn
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Kimiko Glenn is best known for playing Brook Soso in Orange Is the New Black.
Brandon Kyle Goodman
Brandon Kyle Goodman of Big Mouth will join forces with Kroll again.
Jake Johnson
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The criminally underrated Jake Johnson will appear in at least one vignette as Marco Polo. You've previously seen him in New Girl and Jurassic World, and he'll soon reprise his voice role of Peter Parker for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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Richard Kind
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Timeless character actor Richard Kind, who's previously appeared in everything from The Watcher to Mad About You and Big Mouth to Broadway, will appear in the series.
Johnny Knoxville
Jackass star Johnny Knoxville brings his unique talents to History of the World Part II.
Lauren Lapkus
Lauren Lapkus of The Wrong Missy will appear in the show.
Jenifer Lewis
If you miss Jenifer Lewis on Black-ish, you'll be happy to know she'll be in History of the World Part II.
Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu of Hacks will be in History of the World Part II along with fellow star Einbinder.
Joe Lo Truglio
Reno 911 star Joe Lo Truglio will bring the laughs to History of the World Part II.
Jason Mantzoukas
Frequent Kroll collaborator Jason Mantzoukas will bring his beloved chaotic energy to the series.
Ken Marino
Ken Marino of Party Down, Children's Hospital and Black Monday will appear in History of the World Part II.
Jack McBrayer
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Human sunshine beam Jack McBrayer of 30 Rock and Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show will bring his signature warmth.
Zahn McClarnon
Reservation Dogs fans, rejoice! Zahn McClarnon is part of History of the World Part II.
Charles Melton
Charles Melton of Riverdale will appear in the series.
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani of The Big Sick, Welcome to Chippendales, Silicon Valley and Eternals will bring some more of the funny to Brooks' series.
Brock O’Hurn
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Fitness influencer and actor Brock O'Hurn—credited with popularizing the man-bun—will bring his towering 6'7" influence to History of the World Part II.
Andrew Rannells
Broadway and comedy darling Andrew Rannells will be a major part of History of the World Part II.
Emily Ratajkowski
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Emily Ratajkowski will appear in History of the World Part II.
Sam Richardson
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Sam Richardson of The Afterparty and the cult hit Werewolves Within will be in History of the World Part II.
Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson of Jurassic World, A Teacher, Maid and more will appear in the show.
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen will be part of History of the World Part II. It's his most recent Hulu project following the success of Pam & Tommy.
Sarah Silverman
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Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman will likely show some of her signature edge in History of the World Part II.
Timothy Simons
Timothy Simons of Candy and Veep will be in History of the World Part II.
J.B. Smoove
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J.B. Smoove of Curb Your Enthusiasm appears in History of the World Part II.
David Wain
Wet Hot American Summer star David Wain will appear in History of the World Part II.
Taika Waititi
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Taika Waititi of What We Do In the Shadows, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder and more will add yet more hilarity to his resume with History of the World Part II as Sigmund Freud.
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Reggie Watts
Reggie Watts will appear in History of the World Part II, though it's not yet clear if he'll bring his musical as well as his comedic talents to the show.
Tyler James Williams
Tyler James Williams of Everybody Hates Chris, The Walking Dead and most famously Abbott Elementary (the latter for which he just won a Golden Globe) will be in the show.
Who produced History of the World Part II?
Mel Brooks produced History of the World Part II with Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Erin Owens, Kevin Salter, Christie Smith and David Stassen.
Is there a History of the World Part II trailer?
A trailer for History of the World Part II was released on Jan. 13, 2023. It gives a glimpse of the enormous cast and hints at what we'll see, including the Civil War, Sigmund Freud, Mary Magdalene, the invention of the telephone (and crank calling!) and more.
Is History of the World Part II streaming?
History of the World Part II will be released exclusively on Hulu.
