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Fran Drescher Confirms She Will Be Reprising Her Role in Upcoming This Is Spinal Tap Sequel: 'Get Ready'

Fran Drescher is reprising her 'This Is Spinal Tap' role as publicist Bobbi Flekman in the upcoming sequel 'Spinal Tap II.' The actress confirmed a casting report from 'Deadline' on Instagram.

Deadline reported Tuesday that SAG-AFTRA president Drescher, 66, is set to reprise her role from 1984's This Is Spinal Tap as the satirical band's publicist Bobbi Flekman. These casting additions include Don Lake, John Michael Higgins, Jason Acuña ( Jackass), Nina Conti, Griffin Matthews, Kerry Godliman, Chris Addison and Brad Williams. Production on the movie is currently underway in New Orleans; the sequel follows Spinal Tap as they reunite for a final concert following a 15-year hiatus from performing, according to Deadline.

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