Christopher Guest Is Ivan in Night at the Museum 2

Christopher Guest (This is Spinal Tap) has joined Fox's sequel Night at the Museum 2: Escape From the Smithsonian, set to play Ivan the Terrible in the comedic adventure.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed additional castings to include Jon Bernthal (Al Capone), Bill Hader (Gen. George Armstrong Custer) and French actor Alain Chabat (Napoleon).

The film, directed by Shawn Levy, reunites lead Ben Stiller with castmates Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais and Owen Wilson.

Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon, who penned both "Museum" films, will make a cameo in the sequel, playing the Wright brothers.

The film is currently shooting in Vancouver.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was released May 22nd, 2009 and stars Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams, Christopher Guest, Alain Chabat, Steve Coogan. The film is directed by Shawn Levy.


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Comments (8)

  1. newsboy

    you've give us 2 different film names... which one is correct?

    4 years agoby @newsboyFlag

  2. revolution909

    I guess this one is in the museum of natural history in D.C. I think it'll be good. i loved the 1st one.

    4 years agoby @comida910Flag

  3. The Kwisatz Haderach

    The first one was fun and pretty funny. It has potential but they will probably kill it trying to outdo the previous film.

    4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag

  4. CelluloidDreams

    Now that is the best casting news yet!! I never liked the "Night at the Museum"......but W./Christopher Guest on board for the sequel this might get me to see it!

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  5. EDvolvED

    Heck yea! These flicks remind me of those awesomely cheesy movies from the mid 90's like Jumanji...gotta love it.

    4 years agoby @edvolvedFlag

  6. ed_wood

    The first one was great, this should be just as good.

    4 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  7. tremendoustroy67

    Can't wait!!

    4 years agoby @tremendoustroy67Flag

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