Wanda Sykes Talks Working With Mel Brooks On History of the World, Part II On Jimmy Kimmel Live

The end of 1981’s HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART ONE teased fans that there would be A HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART 2.

Audiences were given a mini-end-of-credits look that included “See… Hitler On Ice,” “See… A Viking Funeral,” “See… Jews In Space”.

Little did we know it would take director Mel Brooks 40 plus years to make good on that trailer from his hilarious movie. For we fans of the film, the sequel will come to fruition!

In October 2021, the plans for a sequel were announced.

According to the report on Rolling Stones, Hulu has ordered the eight-episode variety series History of the World, Part II.

The show will follow the same format as the film, which was made up of segments parodying periods of world history. With a laundry list of current events to choose from, there’s no shortage of options for the show’s creators to pull inspiration from as the writers’ room kicks off this October.

Production on History of the World, Part II is set to begin in spring 2022 with Brooks on board as a writer alongside Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Kevin Salter.

While promoting her hosting duties on this Sunday’s Oscar telecast, Wanda Sykes talked about working with Mel Brooks on History of the World, Part II. Listen to what Sykes has to say at the 6:55 mark.