Eric Idle Slams John Cleese for ‘Apparently’ Cutting ‘Life of Brian’ Song
There is a stage adaptation of Monty Python’s Life of Brian coming to London next year, and founding member Eric Idle wants the world to know he has “nothing” to do with it.
“I have nothing at all to do with this production or adaptation,” Idle tweeted on Friday. “Apparently Cleese has cut the song. Of course.”
“The song” in question is “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” the cheery anthem, written by Idle, that closes the film as Brian and his disciples are hanging on crucifixes. Idle was reacting to a new report about the production that confirmed the crucifixion scene has been cut, but contradicted Idle by suggesting the iconic song will remain.