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Hamlet 2

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Hamlet 2 is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Andrew Fleming and written by Fleming and Pam Brady. Steve Coogan plays Dana Marschz, a failed actor working as a high-school drama teacher whose theatre department is threatened with closure. He responds by writing and staging an irreverent musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet, making the film a comedy about school theatre, artistic ambition, and disputes over controversial performance.

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Who plays Dana Marschz in Hamlet 2?

Steve Coogan plays Dana Marschz, a failed actor who teaches high-school drama. The 2008 comedy follows his attempt to save the threatened theatre department.

What is Hamlet 2 about?

Dana Marschz writes and stages an unconventional musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet with his students. He hopes the production will prevent the school theatre program from being closed.

Who directed Hamlet 2?

Andrew Fleming directed the 2008 American comedy. Fleming also co-wrote the screenplay with Pam Brady.

Is Hamlet 2 a real sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet?

No. It is a fictional stage production created inside the film by Dana Marschz. The movie uses the idea of a school musical sequel to Hamlet as its central comic premise.

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