Will Sasso, Ian Ziering among shed of spoof
National Lampoon is moving onward with its next in-house production, "National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus," a mockery of sword-and-sandal flicks such as "Gladiator," "300" and "Troy."
"Mad TV's" Will Sasso will lead a hurtle that includes Kristanna Loken ("Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines"), Ian Ziering ("Beverly Hills, 90210"), Sophie Monk ("Date Movie"), Tony Cox ("Bad Santa") and Rip Torn ("Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"). The script was written by Jason Burinescu, and "Revenge of the Nerds" helmer Jeff Kanew will direct.
Dan Farah and Burinescu are also producing. Sasso and Dale Rosenbloom are executive producers; Lampoon executive Justin Kanew is overseeing production.
"We're excited to embark on another National Lampoon original production, especially with a cast of this bore," stated National Lampoon Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Laikin. "'National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus' is a uproarious spoof of some of the classic films of our generation, and is sure to please National Lampoon fans worldwide."
National Lampoon has recently begun producing its have features and hopes to release 4 per class. Before "Maximus," the company released "National Lampoon's Bagboy" and "National Lampoon's Homo Erectus." It is currently in post-production on "National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son." The Lampoon will distribute "Maximus" worldwide, spell the broadcast rights to the moving-picture show have already been sold to Comedy Central.
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