Reiner Promotes Spinal Tap II on TV and at Special Screenings Today

Lead Rob Reiner appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show in Los Angeles and joined live audiences at the Capitol Theatre in Cleveland and the Belcourt in Nashville today to promote his new film Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

Nut Graf The reunion mockumentary sequel reunites Reiner with castmates Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer, reviving the cult phenomenon 41 years after its original release. The director’s multi-city appearances underscore the film’s nationwide rollout and enduring fan excitement.

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Television Interview Reiner sat down with hosts Drew Barrymore and Valerie Bertinelli for a segment airing on September 18, where he discussed his career highlights and shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes from directing the sequel, slated for wide release this weekend.

Cleveland Screening At the Capitol Theatre, Reiner introduced an early evening showing of Spinal Tap II, which begins at 4:45 PM. He greeted fans and answered questions about the mockumentary’s legacy and its modern-day resonances.

Nashville Event Later, Reiner appeared at Nashville’s Belcourt for a 5:05 PM DCP presentation, interacting with attendees and signing copies of his new book A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever, documenting the making of both This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel.

Upcoming Dates

  • A limited theatrical release of Spinal Tap II opens nationwide this Friday

  • A 4K restoration of the original This Is Spinal Tap returns to select theaters from September 12-14

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