Michael Bully Herbig Turns Up the Anticipation for "Das Kanu des Manitu" on His Birthday
Debuting the poster for 'Manitu 2' in celebration of his birthday - Unveils the poster for Manitu 2 on his birthday.
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Germany's very own comedic powerhouse, Michael Bully Herbig (57), decided to celebrate his birthday in a unique way. He shared a sneak peek of his upcoming movie, "Das Kanu des Manitu," on Instagram, sending his followers into a frenzy. In just two hours, the post amassed over 18,000 likes.
A Surprise Birthday Treat
A day before his birthday, Herbig dropped a hint about an upcoming surprise. With clever hashtags pointing towards the film title and a possible reveal, fans were left to wonder if a second trailer was on the horizon. On his special day, the multi-talented actor, director, and producer finally unveiled the official poster for "Das Kanu des Manitu." Sharing it on Instagram, he wrote, "Big joy! Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes! I've got something for you too: The official film poster for 'Das Kanu des Manitu.'" He ended the post with a cheerful, "Cheers to you all!"
A Long-Awaited Sequel
The long-awaited sequel to the 2001 Western spoof, "Der Schuh des Manitu," is set to hit theaters on August 14, 2025. Herbig has kept the excitement brewing among fans, releasing the first trailer around Christmas in 2023.
The trailer opens with a nod to "Once upon a Time in the West," with the words "Coming soon to the Wild West." A seer then promises "the greatest adventure of all time," but the trailer keeps the specifics under wraps. The plot revolves around Ranger (Christian Tramitz) and Abahachi (Herbig) being sentenced to hang by a gang hell-bent on getting their hands on Manitu's legendary canoe. However, they are saved by Dimitri (Rick Kavanian).
The characters Abahachi, Ranger, and Dimitri can be seen on the film poster, with Abahachi's twin brother, Winnetouch, making a brief appearance. Jessica Schwarz, Friedrich Mücke, Jasmin Schwiers, and an unnamed newcomer are the additions to the stellar cast.
The First Film's Unparalleled Success
Considered one of the most successful German films ever, "Der Schuh des Manitu" attracted over 11.7 million viewers. It not only broke box office records but also bagged multiple awards, including the German Film Award for "Most Successful Film of the Year."
With "Das Kanu des Manitu," fans eagerly anticipate another hilarious journey into the Wild West. Stay tuned for more updates!
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- Michael Bully Herbig, the actor, director, and producer, celebrated his birthday by sharing a sneak peek of his upcoming movie, "Das Kanu des Manitu," on Instagram.
- In the film, Abahachi, played by Michael Bully Herbig, will reunite with Ranger (Christian Tramitz) and Dimitri (Rick Kavanian) as they navigate a new adventure in the Wild West.
- Jessica Schwarz, Friedrich Mücke, Jasmin Schwiers, and an unnamed newcomer are also part of the cast for this highly anticipated sequel.
- With the success of "Der Schuh des Manitu," fans are excited to experience another hilarious journey and are eagerly awaiting the release of "Das Kanu des Manitu" in 2025.
