'Spaceballs' developing sequel with Mel Brooks and Josh Gad

The cult and science fiction classic Spaceballsprepares a sequel that is in the early stages of development in Amazon MGM Studioscon Josh Gad as protagonist, co-writer and producer, and the return of Mel Brooks in role as producer.

Brooks wrote, directed, starred in and produced the original installment, distributed by MGM in 1987.

Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar) will direct the script co-written by Gad con Benji Smith y Dan Hernández (Detective Pikachu). Plot details Spaceballs 2 They are currently under lock and key.

The news was announced by Jeff Sneider (via TheInsneider), a Hollywood industry insider.

Brooks' original film revolves around the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) and President Skroob (Brooks), who attempt to steal the atmosphere of the peaceful planet Druidia, only to be thwarted by the hero Lone Starr (Bill Pullman). , his companion Barf (John Candy) and the druid princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga).

It had a global box office of $38.1 million, and over time it found a following of loyal fans who have led it to achieve cult classic status.

Kevin Salter will be the executive producer of the sequel.

Brooks is a renowned and iconic comedian, actor and filmmaker, who, just a few days away from turning 98 years old, remains active in the industry. His most recent works include being co-creator and narrator of History of the World: Part II from Hulu, a series that continues their 1981 classic, History of the World, Part Ia participation in Only Murders in the Building, also on Hulu, and the animated franchise Hotel Transylvanialending his voice to the character Vlad.

Gad for his part, we see it right now in the Wolf Like Me from Peacock, which has already been renewed for a second season. The actor also has a participation in the aforementioned History of the World: Part II. She previously worked with director Greenbaum on the film Strays.

In addition to Strays y Barb and Star Go to Vista del MarGreenbaum has directed episodes of the series Fresh Off the Boat, Single Parents y New Girl.

Finally, co-writers Samit and Hernández have co-written Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem, Detective Pikachu, The Addams Family 2and the next one to be released Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy from Disney+ and Lucasfilm.