Who's returning to 'Spaceballs' sequel? What to know about the movie
Yogurt is coming back to the big screen for a 'Spaceballs' sequel.
Oscar winner Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in Amazon MGM Studios' new "Spaceballs" movie, reports Deadline.
The studio made the announcement on June 12.
Brooks, who directed and starred in the original 1987 'Star Wars' and sci-fi genre parody, will also be a producer.
Yogurt is an alien who mentored protagonist Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) in the first movie.
There's no word on the plot, but entertainment industry publication reports the new movie is described by folks who have yet to read the script as 'A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.'
Brooks isn't the only "Spaceballs" cast member returning for the sequel.
Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, reprising their respective roles as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet, will star alongside the previously announced Josh Gad, according to Deadline.
Meanwhile, Keke Palmer ('One of Them Days') has joined the cast.
The original movie also starred John Candy and Daphne Zuniga.
The sequel will be released in theaters in 2027.
Josh Greenbaum will direct. Scriptwriters are Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
Other producers are Gad with Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody, Brooks and Greenbaum. Samit, Hernandez, Kevin Salter and Adam Merims will executive produce.
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