"Spaceballs 2" lights up the galaxy once more! Mel Brooks spearheads sequel bid
Hollywood satire by Mel Brooks unfolds - Hollywood comedian Mel Brooks poking fun at the industry
Ready your pew pews, bunk! The iconic whirlwind of satire that blew through the cosmos in 1987 is making a triumphant return! Mel Brooks has officially greenlit the sequel to his timeless "Star Wars" parody, "Spaceballs," and we couldn't be more thrilled.
In a move that's sure to delight fans and leave Hollywood shaking in its boots, the 98-year-old comedy legend has crafted a riveting teaser trailer for "Spaceballs 2." Unsurprisingly, it doubles down on the mockery of the past four decades of blockbuster cinema by paying homage to countless sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and reboots.
As a scrolling text animates its way through the vast expanse of space, it states:
After naming every successful reboot, sequel, and prequel that Hollywood's churned out since, it concludes:
The video wraps up with the sight of Mel Brooks himself, a mischievous glint in his eye, celebration echoing through his lines: "After 40 years, we asked what the fans wanted. But instead, we're making this film!"
A fittingly chaotic and anarchic end to the teaser. May the laugh be with us.
Yogurt takes a leading role once more
If you're going to dish out zany parodies of well-loved franchises, you're going to need a cast that lifts the silly spirit to new heights. And according to "Entertainment Weekly," Mel Brooks himself is stepping into the role of the golden Yoda-like character, Yogurt, who'll likely be peddling some enticing merchandise this time around.
In addition to Brooks, the one and only Bill Pullman and the ever-hilarious Rick Moranis will be back as Lone Star and Dark Helmet, respectively, though the latter's return is a pleasant surprise given his recent seclusion from the limelight. This news, however, has yet to be officially confirmed.
Josh Gad, of "Frozen" fame, is another prominent newcomer to the "Spaceballs" galaxy. He'll be playing a key role while also lending his writing and producing expertise.
The film's direction will be in the capable hands of Josh Greenbaum, best known for "Will & Harper." Fingers crossed the force is truly with him!
Further explorations
The plot for "Spaceballs 2" is currently under wraps, but with the original's irreverent style at the helm and the modern sci-fi landscape as its target, we eagerly await the spoofy triumph that awaits us in 2027. The film will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, and production is already well underway, with casting almost complete.
So, bunks, grab your Schwartz, polish your helmets, and get ready to spend another intergalactic adventure with characters who have made us laugh for decades. The farce is about to be with us!
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- Cast Details:
- Bill Pullman returns as Lone Starr.
- Rick Moranis is rumored to return as Dark Helmet.
- Mel Brooks will also return as Yogurt.
- Josh Gad joins the crew as an as-yet-unrevealed character.
- The brand-new face of Keke Palmer is set to join the film.
- Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullman’s son) is in talks to join the movie.
- Production Details:
- Josh Greenbaum, known for "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," will direct the feature.
- The project is advancing rapidly, with casting and pre-production already reaching substantial progress by June 2025.
- Entertainment Weekly and Deadline have reported on the film's development and the returning cast members.
- "Spaceballs 2," Mel Brooks' highly anticipated sequel to his iconic "Star Wars" parody, is set to deliver an intergalactic adventure with a star-studded cast including Mel Brooks himself, Bill Pullman, Josh Gad, Rick Moranis, and Keke Palmer.
- The Entertainment world is buzzing with excitement as the movie-and-tv sector anticipates the release of "Spaceballs 2," set to be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Josh Greenbaum, best known for "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar."
