Ike Barinholtz Reveals Justin Theroux Wanted To Be In ‘HOTW Part 2’

There’s no scarcity of unbelievable visitor stars in History of The World, Part II, Hulu’s new sequel collection to the long-lasting 1981 Mel Brooks film. Andy Cohen, Quinta Brunson, Seth Rogen, Margaret Cho, and Josh Gad are simply a few of the large names who seem within the present. But there was one iconic actor who actually wished to be in HOTW, Part II, and couldn’t due to scheduling points. Series producer/author Ike Barinholtz revealed who that was in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife.

“Someone who very, very badly wanted to be in this, and he was shooting a show out of the country, was Justin Theroux,” Ike stated.

The beloved comic advised us that he’d like to have Justin, 51, concerned within the present if Hulu confirms one other season. “I think he would be someone that would be fun if we do another season. He has a good historical face,” Ike stated in regards to the Leftovers star. “And a hot body, quite frankly.”

It would’ve been enjoyable to look at Justin on the present, which parodies occasions from completely different durations in historical past. Still, the collection has an awesome crop of star-studded visitor stars who Ike praised in our interview. “We had such a huge group of amazing people. And then there were people who said, ‘I can’t make it that day,’ but they ended up coming another day,” he stated.

Ike government produced and wrote History of the World, Part II with Mel Brooks and fellow comedians Nick Kroll and Wanda Sykes. Ike advised HL how the group pulled off creating the sequel collection over 40 years after the unique movie got here out.

“First of all, we are able to work with these different historical backdrops, so you can always find a new place, a new setting,” Ike defined. “We had a crack writing team who understood that we were trying to stay within the spirit of Mel and poke fun at the people in charge, because a lot of the times they are hypocritical liars. So we just really let it rip. And there was definitely not a shortage of ideas. I think at the end of the day you get a true variety show, where each sketch has its own feel and its own game and its own setting and background and characters. So it really gives you a feeling like you’re watching something and then spinning the globe, and putting your finger on it and finding a new place to settle.”