‘Sharknado 2: The Second One,” the sequel to last summer’s social-media smash, will air July 31 on Syfy.
Rapper Biz Markie and Pepa, from Salt-N-Pepa, are among those who will have cameos in the movie, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Comedian Robert Klein and pro wrestler Kurt Angle have also joined the cast as the ex-mayor of New York and the city’s fire chief, respectively, according to the report.
Like “Sharknado,” the plot of “The Second One” revolves around a freak weather system that spawns a tornado of sharks, this time wreaking havoc on New York City.Last summer’s movie was a huge hit on Twitter.
Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, who starred in “Sharknado,” are reprising their roles in the sequel.