George of the Jungle 2 is a 2003 comedy film and the sequel to the 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle. It was directed by David Grossman and written by Jordan Moffet. The film stars Thomas Haden Church, Julie Benz, Christina Pickles, Angus T. Jones, Michael Clarke Duncan, John Cleese, and introducing Christopher Showerman in his film debut as George, replacing Brendan Fraser. Cleese and Church reprise their roles from the first film. The film focuses on George trying to save Ape Mountain from his evil nemesis Lyle.