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National Lampoon Returns with Star-Studded Hollywood Hustle

1/10/2026

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The National Lampoon brand is set to return with National Lampoon’s Hollywood Hustle, featuring Mickey Rourke, Alec Baldwin, and Tara Reid.
The film is directed by Mike Hatton, who also stars in it.
It follows a struggling production team in chaotic Los Angeles after their funds are stolen.
Rourke's character confronts Hollywood's dysfunction, reflecting his real-life struggles, including potential eviction, while the film exaggerates star personas to critique the industry.

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Story summary

The National Lampoon brand is set to return with National Lampoon’s Hollywood Hustle, featuring Mickey Rourke, Alec Baldwin, and Tara Reid.
The film is directed by Mike Hatton, who also stars in it.
It follows a struggling production team in chaotic Los Angeles after their funds are stolen.
Rourke's character confronts Hollywood's dysfunction, reflecting his real-life struggles, including potential eviction, while the film exaggerates star personas to critique the industry.