Mel Brooks to Return as Yogurt in Long-Awaited ‘Spaceballs' Sequel
Comedy icon Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in a long-anticipated sequel to his 1987 sci-fi spoof Spaceballs.The untitled film, backed by Amazon MGM Studios, is scheduled to hit theatres in 2027. The announcement comes just ahead of Brooks' 99th birthday later this month.Brooks, who co-wrote, directed, and starred in the original film, will again play Yogurt — a parody of Yoda from Star Wars. The original also featured Brooks as the bumbling President Skroob, spoofing classic sci-fi tropes and blockbusters of its time.advertisement
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, Josh Greenbaum will direct the upcoming sequel. Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit wrote the screenplay. While Amazon has not yet announced additional casting, Brooks' return is fueling fans' excitement.Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody of Imagine Entertainment, Brooks, Gad, and Greenbaum share producing duties. Kevin Slater, Adam Merims, Samit, and Hernandez will serve as executive producers.BROOKS RETURN TO BIG SCREENBesides voice-over, Brooks' final screen appearance came in 2005's The Producers, a big-screen adaptation of his own Broadway hit based on his 1967 film.With a legendary career that includes Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and High Anxiety, Brooks remains one of the rare entertainers to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards).The original Spaceballs starred Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga, with Joan Rivers voicing the droid Dot Matrix. While not a major box office success on release, the film gained a devoted cult following.
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