Spinal Tap sequel in the works, bassist Derek Smalls to release deluxe edition of 'Smalls Change'

The sequel to the renowned mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is gearing up for filming in February 2024. Rob Reiner is set to return as the director and writer, while original stars and writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer will reprise their roles as Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, respectively.

During an appearance on the RHLSTP With Richard Herring podcast, Reiner shared the news, stating: 

We're making a sequel. We're going to start shooting at the end of February, and everybody is back.

Reiner also teased notable cameos in the film, including appearances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and "a few other surprises."

Last year, Reiner explained the decision to create a new "Spinal Tap" movie, saying:

For so many years, we said, 'nah.' It wasn't until we came up with the right idea how to do this. You don't want to just do it, to do it. You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story.

As for the sequel's premise, Reiner outlined:

They've played Albert Hall, played Wembley Stadium, all over the country and in Europe. They haven't spent any time together recently. The idea was that Ian Faith, who was their manager, passed away. In reality, Tony Hendra passed away. Ian's widow inherited a contract that said SPINAL TAP owed them one more concert. She was basically going to sue them if they didn't. All these years and a lot of bad blood we'll get into, and they're thrown back together and forced to deal with each other and play this concert.

Discussing his role in the film, Reiner mentioned: 

I'm back playing Marty DiBergi. The band was upset with the first film. They thought I did a hatchet job, and this is a chance to redeem myself. I am such a big fan, and I felt bad they didn't like what they saw in the first film. When I heard they might get back together, I was a visiting adjunct teacher's helper at the Ed Wood School of Cinematic Arts. I drop everything to document this final concert.

Also in other Spinal Tap news, bassist Derek Smalls, plans to release a deluxe edition of Small Change (Meditations Upon Ageing).

After a five-year hiatus from music, the influential bassist of the legendary heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, is reigniting his creative spirit. In celebration of the holiday season, he's reaching out to his former bandmates, urging them to "rock some more." This announcement coincides with the release of the deluxe edition of his star-studded 2018 solo debut, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), now accessible through Bottomland Productions / Immortal Records.

Smalls shared:

As a rock'n'roller, I really never expected to make it past 27. Here I am with all 10 fingers and all five strings, still ready to rock. Maybe my colleagues are getting older too. So, I'd say, it's time to rock some more.

Smalls Change (meditations upon ageing) tracklist:
1. Openture
2. Rock N' Roll Transplant
3. Butt Call
4. Smalls CHanges
5. Memo To Willie
6. It Don't Get Old
7. Complete Faith
8. Faith No More
9. Gimme Some (More) Money
10. MRI
11. Hell Toupee
12. Gummin the Gash
13. She Puts the Bitch in Obituary
14. When Men Did Rock
15. Hell Toupee (Live at the Palace Theatre)
16. She Puts the Bitch in Obituary (Live at the Palace Theatre)