Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.

Variety broke the story last week, and several people have written in, excited about this next project from comedy legend Steve Coogan.

Coogan’s taken a bit of a shellacking in the press in the last couple of weeks by people determined to tie him to the whole Owen Wilson thing, but there’s no question that he remains one of the most justifiably lauded comic performers in England. I think the premise of this film is hilarious, and with Coogan starring and Pam Brady writing, it’s got real potential. I like Andy Fleming’s DICK... and I like that film he made with Kirsten Dunst, too, so consider me interested. This is one to keep an eye on as it develops:

Hi there

Just found this on one of the main comedy sites here in the UK, thought you maybe interested

Steve Coogan is to star in a new comedy movie called Hamlet 2.

The Saxondale comic will start shooting the film in New Mexico on September 17, ready for release in the autumn of 2008.

The plot revolves around a teacher who tries to save his school's drama department by writing and producing a sequel to Hamlet.

Andy Fleming, who directed this year's Nancy Drew film, will direct and co-write the script with Pam Brady, who previously worked on South Park and Team America: World Police.

Catherine Keener, from the 40-Year-Old Virgin, has been signed up to co-star, Variety reports.

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