Content picks up Steve Coogan comedy “HAMLET 2”

Starring comedy genius Steve Coogan (‘Night at the Museum’) ‘HAMLET 2’ is about a high school drama teacher who tries to save his drama department by writing his own sequel to William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. The film also stars Catherine Keener (‘40 Year Old Virgin’) with helmer Andrew Fleming (‘Nancy Drew’, ‘The Craft’) in the director’s chair. More cast will be announced shortly.

Based on an original script co-written by Fleming and Pam Brady (‘Team America: World Police’ and ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut’ & Uncut’), shooting starts on September 17th in New Mexico. CAA will handle Domestic Sales

L+E Eric Eisner will produce with Aaron Ryder (‘The Prestige’). Bona Fide partners Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa (‘Little Miss Sunshine’, ‘Little Children’, Cold Mountain’) will serve as executive producers.

Producer Eisner said: “Steve Coogan is simply one of the most talented comedians there is; Andy and Pam wrote a very smart and engaging script and I couldn’t be more excited to work with such an accomplished team.’

ContentFilm Intl President, Jamie Carmichael said, “It’s a very funny, instantly recognizable concept and we’re very pleased to be in business with Eric and his fabulous cast and crew.”