Mel Brooks Announces ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel
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The 1987 cult classic is coming back to the big screen with a sequel! Get all the details on ‘Spaceballs 2’ here.
Almost a decade ago, Lewis Pullman began his acting career by appearing opposite dad Bill Pullman in the western The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Since then, he’s forged his own path, appearing in high-flying features such as Top Gun: Maverick and Marvel Studios’ The Thunderbolts* and earning an Emmy nomination for Lessons in Chemistry.
The 71-year-old Hornell native and Hollywood star has signed on to reprise one of his earliest and most iconic big screen roles – the Han Solo-esque Lone Starr in a sequel to the 1987 comedy spoof “Spaceballs.”
Daphne Zuniga, aka Princess Vespa, is set to return in the Spaceballs sequel from Josh Greenbaum and Mel Brooks.
The Amazon MGM Studios' untitled comedy is set to hit theaters in 2027, with Brooks both starring and producing alongside Josh Gad.
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Judging by its announcement teaser, 'Spaceballs 2" could be gearing up to target an even broader range of targets. The teaser is a send-up of the famous "Star Wars" opening crawl, and it aptly and hilariously sums up the last few decades of science fiction franchises.