On August 6th, Syfy will “Make America Bait Again.”
The network known for godawful creature features is getting topical and socially relevant with the fifth installment in the hit Sharknado franchise, officially dubbing it Sharknado 5: Global Swarming. They’ve also unveiled the list of names who will be making cameo appearances in the new movie, set to be a global affair.
Via Deadline, Fabio will play the pope, Charo has been cast as queen of England, and Chris Kattan is the British PM. Gilbert Gottfried will play storm chaser Ron McDonald, and Today veterans Al Roker, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will appear as themselves. Also cast in cameos are Clay Aiken, Tony Hawk, Olivia Newton-John, Bret Michaels and Margaret Cho as a fussy bride whose honeymoon is interrupted by sharks.
In Global Swarming, directed by Anthony C. Ferrante…
The mission gets personal for Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and his bionic wife, April (Tara Reid), when their young son gets trapped in a traveling ‘nado and transported all over the world. From London to Rio, Tokyo, Rome and Amsterdam, the heroes seek assistance from royals, scholars, Olympians and news talking heads in their epic battle.
Check out the first teaser art below!
