This Is Spinal Tap star Michael McKean, 77, made a rare appearance with his wife of 26 years Annette O’Toole last week.
They were spotted on a rare outing in Los Angeles as they were both clad in casual attire while holding hands.
The actors were walking by a car wash before going on a shopping spree at department store Macy’s.
McKean first rose to fame on Laverne & Shirley, which ran from 1976 to 1983. He has also acted in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep, Grace and Frankie, Breeders, and The Diplomat.
O’Toole is known for playing Lana Lang in Superman III (1983) and her roles in many ’80s and ’90s films including 48 Hrs.
This Is Spinal Tap star Michael McKean, 77, made a rare appearance with his wife of 26 years Annette O’Toole on Sunday
McKean and O’Toole wed in 1999 after both being married to other people before.
He was married Susan Russell in 1970, and they had two sons, Colin and Fletcher, before divorcing in 1993.
McKean’s son Colin died in 2012.
O’Toole dated Bruno Kirby in the 1970s. She then wed actor Bill Geisslinger in 1983 and went on to have two daughters named Nell and Anna. They divorced in 1993.
Both have had thriving acting careers.
McKean started his career as Lenny Kosnowski in the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley from 1976 to 1983. His costars were Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams and David L. Lander, all of whom have passed away.
After that he worked on Saturday Night Live for its 19th and 20th seasons from 1994 to 1995. Next it was back to prime time as he popped up on Dream On (1990–1996). He has acted in films such as Used Cars (1980), Clue (1985), and The Big Picture (1989).
He is also known for having collaborated with Christopher Guest acting in his films such as This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). In 2019 he played Chuck McGill on the series Better Call Saul (2015–2018; 2022).
Since 2020, he has voiced Lou Pickles in Nickelodeon’s Rugrats franchise.
The actors were walking by a car wash before going on a shopping spree at department store Macy’s
The actor had on a dark gray T-shirt with worn-in jeans and black sneakers
The star-studded trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues dropped in July.
The upcoming mockumentary comedy film comes over 40 years since the original cult classic This Is Spinal Tap hit theaters back in 1984.
Rob Reiner is reprising his role as the director of the ‘mockumentary’ while McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer will once again play the members of the fictional heavy metal band called Spinal Tap.
A number of A-list music artists made surprise cameos in the latest teaser for the project, including Elton John and Paul McCartney.
The trailer kicked off with Reiner introducing himself as his character Marty DiBergi and snippets from the first movie briefly played.
It then proceeded to show where the three band members are now – such as working at a cheese shop, playing music at a local pub or promoting cryptocurrency in a commercial.
The premise of the sequel follows Spinal Tap as they reunite for one final show in New Orleans after not performing together for 15 years.
When one of the members was questioned by Reiner why they chose to have the reunion take place in Louisiana, they simply replied, ‘There was a cancelation.’
The band is also still on the hunt for a new drummer and when asked what happened to their previous one, a member explained, ‘He sneezed himself into oblivion,’ with their tour manager wondering, ‘Is that medically possible?’
His lady love modeled a black-and-white plaid shirt with beige slacks and brown boots as she had a black purse on crossbody style
She has two daughters from her first marriage. Their names are Nell Geisslinger and Anna Geisslinger
Questlove also made a cameo as the band began their search for a drummer but he explained over a video call, ‘I don’t want to die.’
‘We’ve only lost what, 11 or 12?’ one of the band members then nonchalantly pointed out.
The trailer also showed the trio rehearsing for the reunion and gave a glimpse of the group on stage in front of a cheering crowd. Elton John was also seen singing at a piano during the concert.
The end of the teaser concluded with the tour manager suggesting a way for Spinal Tap to ‘secure their legacy.’
He continued, ‘If during the gig, at least one but ideally no more than two of you, were to die…’
The tour manager was initially met with confused and shocked stares from the band members until one humorously asked, ‘Would you settle for a coma?’
McKean played Elias Grace and O’Toole was Valerie Grace on the series Law & Order
They performed onstage during the International Myeloma Foundation 10th Annual Comedy Celebration at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles in 2016
Seen in February at the Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony in NYC
‘Oh, now that’s interesting. That’s a great bit of thinking outside the box – or well, the literal box I suppose,’ the manager replied.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is set to be released later this year on September 12, with Rob Reiner also directing the sequel.
Other celebrities that are set to make cameos as themselves include Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and Chad Smith.
Social media users jumped to the comment section of the trailer on YouTube to share their thoughts – with some saying that the sequel looks ‘hilarious.’
One penned, ‘”He sneezed himself into oblivion.” Already a classic line,’ while another said, ‘Looks hilarious. Can’t wait.’
‘Looks funny! I’m on board,’ a fan wrote, and one shared, ‘This looks excellent.’
More shared their opinions over on X as another typed out, ‘The original is my favorite comedy, I really hope this lives up to it.’
The star-studded trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues dropped earlier this year
The upcoming mockumentary comedy film comes over 40 years since the original cult classic This Is Spinal Tap hit theaters back in 1984
The tour manager was initially met with confused and shocked stares from the band members until one humorously asked, ‘Would you settle for a coma?’
‘This is an unexpected sequel I never knew I needed. Rob Reiner and the gang are back, and I’m all in,’ one added.
Another shared, ‘I may go to the movies to see this movie,’ and one joked, ‘Are we finally getting answers about the drummer?’
Earlier this year in March, it was revealed that a sequel to the 1984 cult classic will be released.
A shorter, 30-second teaser had been dropped at the time, and there was a brief reference to the first film when a guitar speaker turned from 11 to infinity.
Bleecker Street has gained the rights to the sequel and the new film will also feature cameo appearances from several music icons.
Director Rob Reiner said: ‘So happy to be working with the folks at Bleecker Street who are passionate about keeping Tap’s legacy alive and happy to give Marty DiBergi another shot at relevancy.’