The flying sharks are back, and this time they're heading for the White House. The first teaser for Sharknado 3, which will air in July on Syfy, has been released.
In its brief 20-second duration, the teaser distills much of what people love about the franchise: sharks landing in unlikely places (Abe Lincoln's lap?), a heavily armed Ian Ziering, and a panoply of corny lines ("Oh hell no!") and scenarios.
The first Sharknado film aired on Syfy in 2013. It was something of a sleeper hit, garnering more viewers, more media coverage and an army of celebrity fans as it was repeated on the channel.
The second film, which brought back original cast members Ziering (best known as Steve Sanders in the Nineties soap Beverly Hills, 90210) and Tara Reid (American Pie), featured a host of two-bit celebrity cameos, ranging from rapper Biz Markie to blogger Perez Hilton.
After the success of the first two films, Sharknado producers spoke of casting Johnny Depp in the third instalment. Perhaps he was busy, but in any case this next episode will star David Hasselhoff and Bo Derek alongside Ziering and Reid. Playboy billionaire Mark Cuban will play the president and Right-wing rabble-rouser Ann Coulter will appear as his deputy.
Sharkado 3 airs on Syfy US on July 22
