The reconstruction also includes audio commentaries that includes Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren, alongside interviews with the forged and crew. Helen Mirren has defended her involvement in the making of Caligula and even described the final product of the movie as "an irresistible mix of artwork and genitals". Producer Thomas Negovan announced a different reconstruction of the movie in 2020, seeking to extra carefully comply with Gore Vidal's original screenplay (moderately than the visions of either Brass or Guccione). Due to the elevated profile of partner dances throughout the 2000s, hostessing has turn into more frequent in settings the place partners are in brief provide, for both male or feminine dancers. The Astronomer first appeared in the quick story "Pennies from Hell" by Lewis Shiner in Wild Cards II: Aces High, though his presence was implied in "The Long, Dark Night of Fortunato" in the primary quantity of the series. Tuschinski released the documentary short Mission: Caligula, exploring his research on Caligula, the technique of reconstructing Brass's imaginative and prescient, and Penthouse CEO Kelly Holland backing the mission. Guccione, marking the first try and reconstruct the movie into a model nearer to Brass's intentions. Kernes, Mark. "Penthouse Event Previews New Version of Classic Film 'Caligula'".
