‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Officially Titled ‘The New One’

By Rebecca Rubin

Rebecca Rubin

Senior Film and Media Reporter

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Mel Brooks brought the Farce to CinemaCon.

Brooks didn’t attend the annual convention in Las Vegas, but the 99-year-old comedy legend sent a pre-taped video for the long-awaited sequel to his 1987 sci-fi parody “Spaceballs.” In the short clip, he also announced the sequel’s official title, “Spaceballs: The New One.”

The film reunites original cast members Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz, Daphne Zuniga as  Princess Vespa, Bill Pullman as Lone Starr and Brooks as the Yoda-esque being Yogurt. Joining the ensemble is Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan, who take on portray new characters whose identities are being kept secret.

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