1 of 2 | The Monty Python gang of (L-R) Michael Palin, Eric Idle,Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Terry Gilliam and John Cleese attend a photocall to publicize a a reunion show at the Corinthia Hotel in London, Thursday, November 21, 2013. The event at London's O2 arena is billed as a single event, but they say other shows are possible. UPI/Hugo Philpott |
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Pegg will play Neil Clarke, a disillusioned school teacher who suddenly discovers he has magical powers, bestowed upon him by aliens. The aliens will be voiced by Cleese, Gilliam, Jones and Palin. Williams will play Clarke's hilarious and faithful dog.
Pre-production is to start Feb. 2, with principal photography commencing in London March 23.
"As someone whose love of comedy was hugely informed by Monty Python, the chance to work with Terry was a gift. Meeting your heroes is one thing, working with them is something else," Pegg said in a statement.