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Screen Geek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Beloved 80s Movie Getting Sequel Nearly 40 Years Later
Hollywood is once again revisiting a beloved movie from the 80s by producing a sequel. This time, however, the long-awaited follow-up likely isn't what you'd expect to see. In fact, the film appears to be an outright parody of such Hollywood business decisions, many of which have been satirized in the below teaser. Fans of this original sci-fi parody from 1987 are going to receive as much self-aware humor and satire as they can handle. The world of sci-fi and merchandising has only become more saturated since the release of the original film. The above teaser points that out quite clearly. As such, there are plenty of opportunities for this new follow-up to make fun of the current entertainment industry while also respecting the hilarious story and characters featured in the classic movie. Here's the teaser as shared by the one and only Mel Brooks: I told you we'd be back — Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025 'I told you we'd be back,' Brooks write in the caption for the video where he confirms his own return as Yogurt in the new film. As shared via Deadline, in addition to Brooks as Yogurt, the film is said to also include the return of Bill Pullman as Lone Starr and even Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet. Keke Palmer is also said to be joining the cast, along with Pullman's own son Lewis Pullman. Josh Greenbaum will direct the film while the screenplay was written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad. Additionally, Gad is believed to be starring in the film alongside the other aforementioned cast members. One can imagine other beloved cast members, such as Daphne Zuniga who played Princess Vespa, might also make a return. The long-awaited sequel to the 80s movie classic Spaceballs , which currently does not have a title, is scheduled to hit theaters sometime in 2027. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the highly-anticipated follow-up as we have them. At the very least, it sounds like this film will carry on the satirical spirit of the original cult classic.
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
"We Ain't Found Sh*t!" SPACEBALLS Actor Tim Russ Seems to Have Joined the Sequel — GeekTyrant
Star Trek: Voyager and original Spaceballs actor Tim Russ has seemingly seemingly confirmed on X that he's set to return in Spaceballs 2 as the trooper who says 'We ain't found shit!' during the hilarious scene while the troopers are combing the desert. I'm very excited about this sequel, and it will bring back Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet. They will be joined by Mel Brooks as Yogurt, Daphne Zuniga as Queen Vespa, Lewis Pullman, Keke Palmer, and Josh Gad. The movie is described as a 'A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two' but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.' Josh Greenbaum ( Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar ) will direct, with Imagine's Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody producing alongside Gad, Brooks, and Greenbaum. Gad also wrote the script along with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby set to star alongside iconic actor dad in Rick Moranis' comeback Spaceballs 2
The nepo baby son of a Hollywood icon is set to star alongside his dad in Rick Moranis' comeback film, Spaceballs 2. Lewis Pullman - the 32-year-old lookalike son of Independence Day actor Bill Pullman, 71, is said to be in talks to join the cast of the upcoming sequel, per THR. Acclaimed star Bill played a Han Solo-esque character called Lone Starr in Spaceballs back in 1987. Alongside Bill, Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt while Moranis will once again portray Darth Vader character Dark Helmet. Spaceballs was a parody of the original three Star Wars films and Brooks,98, will be 100 years old when his reprisal of his Yoda-like character Yogurt hits the big screen in 2027. MGM Amazon Studio is producing the film from a script by Josh Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, under the directorial vision of Josh Greenbaum. Keke Palmer is also in the sequel and the original director Mel will also reprise his role of President Skroob. The original 1987 film lampooned the sci-fi genre as it poked fun at the Star Wars franchise, primarily, in addition to other classic films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet Of The Apes, and Star Trek. It was centered around the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) and President Skroob (Brooks) as they attempt to steal the atmosphere of peaceful planet Druidia. However, they are challenged by protagonist and hero Lone Starr (Pullman) and his sidekick Barf (the late John Candy), and the Druish princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga). Lewis can be seen next in Thunderbolts alongside Florence Pugh and Wyatt Russell. Recently, Lewis has been seen hanging out with fellow nepo baby Kaia Gerber, 23. News broke of Kaia and Lewis' relationship in January, and they have apparently grown close enough that his parents went to see her in a play last month. However when he attended the premiere of his new Marvel movie Thunderbolts* this week, Lewis sidestepped queries about his showbiz romance. When he was asked if he brought a date to the event, he replied: 'No, I don't have a date tonight. My family's my date,' to Entertainment Tonight. His interviewer persisted with another question about 'a certain brunette we would've liked to see you bring along as a date,' and Lewis demurred again. With a slightly abashed smile, he said: 'Well, listen, we're all just lucky to be here on the carpet, hanging, looking forward to the Thunderbolts*.' In January, it emerged Kaia was dating Lewis - after news had broken that her relationship with Elvis actor Austin Butler was over after three years. It was then reported that Kaia had in fact been dating Lewis since December 2024 but initially concealed the romance from the public. 'Kaia and Lewis have actually been together for a while now. They started dating in early December,' an insider alleged. 'They kept it under wraps until the news of her and Austin's split came out. Kaia and Austin have been broken up since October.' 'They run in the same circle and have similar friend groups, and that's how they were introduced,' the source added to Us Weekly. Before her relationship with Austin, 33, Kaia carried on a year-long romance with Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi and then spent three months with Pete Davidson. Meanwhile Lewis previously dated Rainey Qualley, the sister of Margaret Qualley and daughter of Andie MacDowell, from 2020 to 2023. Last month, Lewis' parents were glimpsed arriving at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles to see Kaia in the play Evanston Salt Costs Climbing by Will Arbery. She received critical acclaim for her performance from such high-profile outlets as Broadway World and the Los Angeles Times.
CNET
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Spaceballs 2 Won't Be Here Till 2027, but You Can Stream the Original Spaceballs Right Now
Legendary comedian Mel Brooks is approaching his 99th birthday later this month, and the spry filmmaker still has a few surprises up his sleeve, including a recent shocking announcement that the classic sci-fi parody Spaceballs would be releasing a sequel, Spaceballs 2. If the news has your Schwartz tingling, you're not alone. The comedy icon dropped a teaser confirming that the long-rumored sequel is officially happening and will hit theaters in 2027. The upcoming film will feature returning stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, alongside a new cast that includes Keke Palmer and Josh Gad. It's described as a "non-prequel non-reboot sequel part two, but with reboot elements franchise expansion film," which feels perfectly on-brand for a movie that once sold branded toilet paper as a punchline. Where to watch the original Spaceballs If you're not willing to wait until 2027 to revisit Planet Spaceball, you can stream the original Spaceballs now. The Max streaming service, which will soon reclaim the HBO Max name, has the 1987 sci-fi spoof available for your viewing pleasure. Spaceballs stars Brooks, Moranis, Pullman, John Candy, and the voice of Joan Rivers in a galaxy-sized send-up of Star Wars. It's the kind of throwback movie that isn't made much these days, even in the form of the silly Scary Movie franchise, so there are plenty of reasons to be appreciative that a sequel is on its way. The original 1987 parody Spaceballs stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, the voice of Joan Rivers and John Candy. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. The original film is now a cult classic thanks to its rapid-fire gags, absurd characters, hilarious takes on familiar sci-fi and the reverence we have for movies like Star Wars. And hey, it's a Mel Brooks creation, so you know it's full of laughs. If it's been a while since you watched Lone Starr fly a Winnebago through space or you just want to hear Dark Helmet shout "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate" again, now's the perfect time to take the original Spaceballs for another spin. Or show it to someone for the very first time.
The Verge
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Spaceballs, which was first released nearly 40 years ago, is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios. A Spaceballs 2 announcement trailer posted Thursday doesn't have any solid details besides the date, though it does poke fun at the entertainment industry's obsession with franchises and spinoffs by listing many of them out. (I particularly liked 'DCU attempt Number 1' and 'DCU attempt Number 2.') Mel Brooks, who played Yogurt (a Yoda parody) in the original film, also makes an appearance. 'After 40 years, we asked, 'what do the fans want?'' he says. 'But instead, we're making this movie.' The film's logline, according to Variety, is 'A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.' Brooks will be reprising the role of Yogurt, and Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis will be back as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet, Deadline reports. Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullman's son), Josh Gad, and Keke Palmer are also set to star in the film.
