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Jack Black said he’s down for a “School of Rock” sequel — but that “The White Lotus” is standing in his way.That’s because Mike White, who wrote the original 2003 “School of Rock” movie, also created HBO’s breakout hit “The White Lotus” — and he’s working on Season 3 of that series right now.“You know Mike White wrote the the first one and he’s a genius,” Black told Variety. “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he’s real busy right now with ‘The White Lotus,’ the best show on TV.“I wish there’d be a ‘School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” Black joked, referring to “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” the 1984 sequel to the dance musical “Breakin’.”“I’m ready.”Season 3 of “The White Lotus” will take place in Thailand, where White is currently hunkered down in production on the Emmy-winning series.White wrote the screenplay for “School of Rock,” directed by Richard Linklater, in which Black played Dewey Finn, a guitarist who’s thrown out of his rock group No Vacancy — and then assembles a makeshift band of kid musicians while substitute-teaching at a prep school.The movie co-starred White, Sarah Silverman and Joan Cusack; child actors included future “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove.It was adapted into a hit Broadway musical from 2015 to 2019; kid’s network Nickelodeon also adapted “School of Rock” into a series that aired for three seasons from 2016 to 2018 and starred Tony Cavalero as Dewey Finn.In 2022, Black told Entertainment Tonight that the movie is the high point of his career.“My best memories are just that group of kids, and how funny and great they were,” the “Kung Fu Panda 4” actor said at the time.

Jack Black wants to make a School of Rock sequel!

Jack Black has said that he would be interested in making a School Of Rock sequel should the opportunity arise.Black, well-known for playing rock musician turned substitute teacher Dewey Finn in the 2003 comedy, confirmed in a recent interview that he would like to do a second movie.Speaking with JOE, the Kung Fu Panda star said: “I wish there’d be a School Of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” referring to the title of a sequel to the film Breakin’.“I’m ready,” added Black.He explained how he’d like to have the original film’s writer, Mike White, working on the hypothetical sequel. White, who starred in the film as Dewey’s roommate Ned Schneebly, is known for creating, writing and directing the hit HBO series, The White Lotus.Black explained: “You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius.”He continued: “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he’s real busy right now with [The] White Lotus, the best show on TV.”The series, which has starred Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney and Theo James among others has been renewed for a third season, set to premiere in 2025.

Jack Black channeled his inner-Dewey Finn for a recent performance during Tom Morello‘s mother’s 100th birthday party, teaming up with a band of pre-teens to cover an Ozzy Osbourne song.Tom Morello took to Instagram last night (October 3) to share a video taken from his mother’s 100th birthday party. The video sees Black – the actor and Tenacious D frontman – pay a short tribute to his mother before he and the band perform a stirring rendition of Ozzy’s ‘Mr.

School Of Rock have revealed they were bullied following the film’s success.Directed by Richard Linklater, the comedy film starred Jack Black as struggling guitarist Dewey Finn who pretends to be substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After it was released in 2003, the film grossed over $130million worldwide on a $35million budget.The film’s young cast, who were high-schoolers and middle-schoolers at the time, explained that they were bullied at school following the film’s release in an interview with Rolling Stone.Joey Gaydos Jr., who played Zack Mooneyham, said he was looked at like “a three-headed freak” when he returned to his hometown in Detroit.“I was looked at like a complete weirdo, and that was hard,” Gaydos Jr.

Plenty of comedy and coming-of-age films are set in a classroom, some with troublesome students and others with reluctant teachers. These types of movies, especially in the early 2000s, were commonplace; however, few have stood the test of time, still hold their own, and have been enjoyed by the younger generations two decades later like “School of Rock” does.  Ranked: The Best Characters In Richard Linklater’s Movies “School of Rock” hit theatres on October 3, 2003, a full year before Aaron Samuels asked Cady Heron what day it was, opening at number one at the box office, leading Jack Black to skyrocket into stardom and inspiring an entire generation to “stick it” to “the man.”  The film sees Black as Dewey Finn, an eccentric guitarist with delusions of fame who is kicked out of his band and desperate for work.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jack Black confirmed in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight that he’s planning to reunite with his younger “School of Rock” co-stars later this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the comedy’s release. Various cast members have reunited over the years, but it sounds like Black is plotting an epic reunion to celebrate 20 years of “School of Rock.” “All those kids — dig this — they were 10 years old when we made that movie and now they’re all, like, 30,” Black said. “We’re gonna get together and have a 20-year anniversary. We like to jam. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the grownups from ‘School of Rock.'” Black added that he will “100 percent” use social media to upload photos and videos from the upcoming reunion. “School Rock,” directed by Richard Linklater and written by “The White Lotus” creator Mike White, starred Black as Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck guitarist who puts together a makeshift band of kid musicians while substitute teaching at a prep school. White, Sarah Silverman and Joan Cusack also starred in the film, while the child actors included Miranda Cosgrove.

Jack Black has confirmed that he will be reuniting with the School Of Rock cast to celebrate the film turning 20 this year.The comedy debuted back in 2003 and saw the iconic actor take on the role of wannabe-rockstar turned substitute teacher, Dewey Finn. 20 years later, Black has confirmed that he will be arranging to meet up with his co-stars later this year, and a sequel to the film may be on the cards.News of the sequel was first teased by the actor in an interview with SiriusXM, when he was asked if he would ever consider making a sequel to two of his fan-favourite releases: School Of Rock and Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny. “Yup.

Jack Black is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone. ET's Matt Cohen recently spoke with the 53-year-old actor, who revealed his big plans to mark 's 20th anniversary this September.Black starred in the beloved film as substitute music teacher Dewey Finn, with young actors including Miranda Cosgrove playing his students.«All those kids — dig this — they were 10 years old when we made that movie and now they're all, like, 30,» Black marveled.

Jack Black has received praise for an interaction with Abraham, a terminally ill 15-year-old whose favourite movie is School of Rock. Black stars in the film as a musician who poses as a substitute teacher, forming a band with the young students.Footage of Black meeting the fan was shared to viral aggregator Upworthy last Friday (October 14), and was filmed while Black was taking part in the Layla Paige and Friends Walk for TrinityKids Care.

Sasha Urban editorActor and comedian Jack Black will be honored with the Comedic Genius award at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards, the network announced Thursday. The ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, will air live on June 5 at 8 p.m.

Stick it to the man! In 2003, writer Mike White collaborated with Jack Black and director Richard Linklater on the musical comedy School of Rock. The flick was so successful that it even spawned a Nickelodeon series and a Tony-nominated musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

School of Rock child stars are dating IRL.That's right: On May 16, user @marfymae brought this important piece of news to the attention of 1.8 million viewers who are now celebrating the fact that Angelo Massagli, who played Frankie, and Catilin Hale, who played Marta, are a serious (and hot) couple 18 years later. See pics of them and .The iconic 2003 film starring follows a fake substitute teacher, Dewey Finn, who unites his private school class and forms a legit rock band.

Netflix May 1. “This scene is more revolutionary than I think they even knew,” wrote one fan alongside a Twitter video of a particularly impactful snippet, which currently boasts 2.5 million views.In the heartwarming scene, Black’s whacky teacher Dewey Finn convinces stage-fright-stricken student Tamika (Maryam Hassan) that she can be a star despite her weight.

School of Rock actor Rivkah Reyes has revealed they suffered from addiction issues and bullying after starring in the 2003 film. Reyes was 10 years old when they played the part of bass player Katie in the Jack Black comedy musical, which followed a rock band comprised of schoolchildren led by Black’s Dewey Finn.