A Spaceballs sequel is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. The 1987 comedy film directed by Mel Brooks parodied Star Wars, Star Trek, and other science-fiction classics. Brooks also played multiple roles in Spaceballs, including Yogurt and President Skroob.
According to Variety, Josh Gad will star in the sequel, which will be produced by Brooks. It will be directed by Josh Greenbaum and based on a screenplay written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.
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Source: Variety
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Directed by Mel Brooks, Spaceballs parodies a number of beloved science fiction classics, most notably Star Wars. The film stars Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, a mercenary who helps rescue Princess Vespa from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs who wish to use her as a ransom. While on the run, Lone Starr, Vespa, and company are pursued by Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet and Colonel Sandurz, whose bumbling attempts to retrieve Vespa make up much of the comedy of the film. Bill Pullman stars as Lone Starr, with a further cast that includes Rick Moranis, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, and Joan Rivers.
- Director
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Mel Brooks
- Release Date
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June 24, 1987
- Studio(s)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Distributor(s)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Writers
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Mel Brooks
, Ronny Graham
, Thomas Meehan - Cast
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John Candy
, Daphne Zuniga
, Mel Brooks
, Rick Moranis
, Bill Pullman - Runtime
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96 minutes
- Budget
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$22.7 million