Mel Brooks Strikes Again
Mel Brooks, at 99, is still pulling the strings of parody with ‘Spaceballs: The New One.’ He didn’t bother showing up at CinemaCon, but he sent a video, proving he’s still got it. The sequel to his 1987 classic is finally on the horizon, and it’s bringing back Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and Brooks himself. New faces include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan. Their roles? A mystery wrapped in a Schwartz shield.
The trailer, revealed at CinemaCon, takes aim at everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Avatar’ and ‘Harry Potter.’ Expect sandy deserts, Jedi wannabes, and a carbonite cameo. Moranis’ Lord Dark Helmet even shares a bathroom moment with a Na’vi. It’s the same ‘Spaceballs’ humor, just with a modern twist.
Plot? What Plot?
Amazon MGM is tight-lipped about the storyline, hinting only that it’s locked up tighter than a Schwartz shield. But if the original is any indication, expect a galaxy far, far away full of laughs at the expense of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and ‘Alien.’
Josh Greenbaum, known for ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,’ is directing. Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez are on script duty. The release date? April 23, 2027. Mark your calendars if you like your sci-fi with a side of satire.
A Nod to the Past
Brooks teased this sequel last year with a classic ‘Star Wars’ crawl video, poking fun at the endless ‘Star Wars’ spin-offs. He reminded us that while ‘Star Wars’ has multiplied like rabbits, ‘Spaceballs’ has remained a singular gem. Until now.
The sequel promises to bring the same irreverent humor that made the original a cult classic. With Brooks at the helm, expect a film that respects no sacred cows and leaves no franchise unmocked. The countdown to 2027 starts now.
Quick Facts
- •💡 Mel Brooks announced ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ via pre-taped video.
- •💡 The film’s release date is April 23, 2027.
- •💡 Original cast members are returning alongside new faces.
- •💡 The trailer spoofs ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Avatar,’ and ‘Harry Potter.’
- •💡 Josh Greenbaum is directing with a script by Gad, Samit, and Hernandez.