Van Wilder 2 The Rise Of Taj Cast Now

While it lacked Ryan Reynolds’ original charm, the film thrived on its absurd fish-out-of-water premise and a cast of early-2000s character actors, comedians, and future stars. Let’s look back at the eclectic cast of The Rise of Taj and see what they’ve been up to since the beer bongs were put away.

When National Lampoon’s Van Wilder hit theaters in 2002, it cemented Ryan Reynolds as the king of the smirking, charismatic slacker. It was a surprise hit that defined a generation of college comedies. So, when a sequel was announced without the franchise’s namesake front and center, fans were skeptical. How do you do a Van Wilder movie without Van Wilder? van wilder 2 the rise of taj cast

The film’s primary antagonist was Simon, a smarmy, aristocratic bully who represented everything wrong with Camford’s elitist "Goths" (the secret society, not the eyeliner crowd). Daniel Percival played the villain with just the right amount of punchable smugness. While it lacked Ryan Reynolds’ original charm, the

When discussing the the elephant in the room is the absence of Ryan Reynolds. However, director Mort Nathan made a smart choice. Instead of trying to clone Van Wilder, he pivoted to a "fish out of water" story. It was a surprise hit that defined a

The rebellious, tough-talking Irishman of the group.

Taj eventually finds his place leading a group of social outcasts known as the "Cock and Bulls." This ensemble includes:

as Seamus : One of the misfit students in Taj's "Barn" guild. Anthony Cozens