Hey there, movie fans! Buckle up because we're about to dive into some exciting news. A Spaceballs sequel is officially in the works, and it's shaping up to be an intergalactic adventure that you won't want to miss. Let’s break down everything we know so far, from the creative team behind it to the potential cast and what makes this project so special.
The Inside Scoop on the Spaceballs Sequel
Back in June 2024, multiple outlets reported that legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks has teamed up with the talented Josh Gad to bring the much-anticipated Spaceballs sequel to life. This project is being produced under Amazon MGM Studios, ensuring it will have the resources and support needed to deliver a blockbuster experience. Mel Brooks, who originally created the cult classic, is back to ensure the sequel stays true to its roots while pushing the boundaries of comedy and science fiction satire.
Leading the creative charge is director Josh Greenbaum, who’s helming the project with a script co-written by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. Kevin Salter is also on board as an executive producer, adding his expertise to ensure the movie reaches its full potential. Gad, who’s known for his sharp wit and comedic timing, has been hard at work crafting a script that promises to be both hilarious and heartfelt.
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In a Facebook post from June 2024, Gad shared his excitement about the project. "Just handed in a film script that I think may be the funniest and best thing I’ve ever worked on and I am so freaking excited," he wrote. Gad also praised his writing partners, saying, "Working with my boys @cubanmissiledh and @benjisamit has been heaven on Earth and many other planets as well. Love you boys!" Clearly, the creative team is passionate about delivering a sequel that honors the original while forging its own path in the galaxy.
Who’s Joining the Cast of the Spaceballs Sequel?
While details are still emerging, one thing we do know is that Josh Gad will be starring in the Spaceballs sequel. Gad's involvement as both a writer and actor suggests he'll play a pivotal role in the film's story. However, official announcements regarding the rest of the cast have yet to be made. Fans are eagerly speculating who might reprise their roles from the original or join the cast as new characters.
For context, the original Spaceballs premiered in 1987 and was co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks himself. The film featured a star-studded lineup, including Bill Pullman, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, Rick Moranis, Dick Van Patten, Michael Winslow, and more. Each actor brought their unique flair to the movie, making it a beloved parody of the science fiction genre.
Mel Brooks has shared insights into why he decided to revisit the Spaceballs universe. In a piece for Literary Hub in December 2021, he explained his love for genre satire. "I destroyed the Western in Blazing Saddles. I savaged classic horror films in Young Frankenstein. I sent up silent films in Silent Movie, and I had fun with Hitchcock in High Anxiety," he wrote. "Of course, even though I poked fun at all of these genres, in truth I dearly loved them. Cowboy pictures and horror films made my childhood so much more enjoyable. But there were not many genres left for me to satirize, so I eagerly attacked science fiction. There was Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and, reaching back for more fun, the unique and campy director Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space. It was a genre rich with opportunities for devastating satire."
Mel went on to reveal that the original Spaceballs was inspired by Frank Capra's classic It Happened One Night. He fondly recalled the joy of working with such a talented cast, particularly John Candy and Rick Moranis. "It was a joy to come to the set on Spaceballs. In addition to the fun I had with John Candy and Rick Moranis, I got to once again work with my friend Dom DeLuise," he reminisced. "Instead of Jabba the Hut, he did the voice for 'Pizza the Hut' — a mountainous living pizza complete with bubbling cheese and studded with slices of pepperoni. Also in the scene with Pizza the Hut was my old pal Rudy De Luca, who played a robotic space mobster named Vinnie, who worked for Pizza the Hut and delivered a threat to Lone Starr, telling him to pay up a million space bucks 'or else Pizza is gonna send out for you!'"
