Hulu has placed a series order to “History of the World, Part II,” a variety series sequel to Mel Brooks’ 1981 comedy “History of the World, Part I.”

Mel Brooks directed and wrote the first part, a humorous homage to humanity’s history that spans events from the Old Testament through the French Revolution. Books, Gregory Hines, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, Ron Carey, Shecky Greene, Pamela Stephenson, Sid Caesar, and Mary-Margaret Humes star in this hilarious comedy, which is narrated by Orson Welles.

The writers’ room for “History of the World, Part II” will open this month, with production beginning in spring 2022.

“I can’t wait to once more tell the real truth about all the phony baloney stories the world has been conned into believing are History!” Brooks, who will write and executive produce the film, said.

In a teaser at the end of “History of the World, Part I,” Brooks hinted at a sequel. Well, after 40 years of anticipation, the sequel is finally here. So better late than never, especially because there has been enough of new history for Brooks to riff on in that period.

The big-screen adaptation mocks several historical periods, including the Roman Empire and Stone Age, as well as the Old Testament and the French Revolution. Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Gregory Hines, Cloris Leachman, Mary-Margaret Humes, and Sid Ceasar all appeared in the film.

Brooks has had a huge influence on television and movies throughout the years. He began his career as a television writer on Your Show of Shows, where he produced the Get Smart with Buck Henry series.

He subsequently collaborated with Carl Reiner to develop and perform the Grammy-winning comedy Albums and books 2000 Year Old Man. Brooks earned his first Academy Award in 1964 for writing and voicing the animated short The Critic, and his second in 1968 for the script of The Producers, his first feature picture. The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World Part I, To Be or Not to Be, Spaceballs, Life Stinks, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It were among the many popular comedies that followed.

He’s also produced a number of successful films, including David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man.”

“Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again,” “Mel Brooks Strikes Back!” and “Mel Brooks Live at The Geffen” are three Emmy-nominated HBO comedy specials he’s worked on recently.

Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Kevin Salter will executive produce part II of the eight-episode series. The studios are Searchlight Television and 20th Television.