The rival playwright quickly dismisses the idea before enthusiastically breaking into song.

After a blast of musical theater, Shakespeare dismisses the idea: Anyone else, with agoodidea?

In the Brooks comedy, Shakespeare, played by Josh Gad, dismisses the suggestion in no uncertain terms.

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Josh Gad, Brian D’Arcy JamesHulu/Joan Marcus

Now Gad has responded directly to OFarrell, saying the trailer scene was taken out of context.

In other words, much ado about nothing.

OFarrell, who also wrote the book for theMrs.

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And here is the extract from Mel Brooks new movie.

(Ironically, or show was all about writers pinching each others ideas!)

In a response to OFarrells tweets, Gad posted: Big fan.

All due respect the trailer takes it out of context.

Its a one off joke.

Nobody breaks out into song (from what I recall) in the Shakes sketch.

The trailer cuts to a completely different moment.

Its literally that line and off.Something Rottenis brilliant btw.

Responds OFarrell: Thanks for reaching out Josh and thats good to know the trailer gives a false impression.

Good luck with the film and all your projects!

So, alls well that ends well.

All due respect the trailer takes it out of context.

Its a one off joke.

Nobody breaks out into song (from what I recall) in the Shakes sketch.

The trailer cuts to a completely different moment.

Its literally that line and off.

Something Rotten is brilliant btw.