Rick Moranis is finally returning to the big screen for 'Spaceballs 2,' after over 20 years away from the spotlight.
“Spaceballs” was originally released back in 1987, starring Moranis as a Darth Vader parody, alongside Bill Pullman, who is also returning for the sequel, Daphne Zuniga, and the late John Candy and Joan Rivers.
Moranis’ last feature length credit was for the Disney animated film “Brother Bear” in 2003 and it’s direct to video sequel in 2006. His last live-action role was in 1997’s “Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves.” Since then, he’s mostly avoided the public eye and stepped back from acting. The decision came after his wife, Ann Belsky, died of breast cancer in 1991, and he focused on raising their two children, according to “I took a break, which turned into a longer break,” he told the outlet at the time. “But I’m interested in anything that I would find interesting. I still get the occasional query about a film or television role, and as soon as one comes along that piques my interest. I'll probably do it." Brooks, who wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the original “Spaceballs” as President Skroob and the Yoda-like Yogurt, will also return on screen as Yogurt in the sequel. The 98-year-old appeared in a video shared on social media announcing the sequel’s 2027 release date, joking, “After 40 years, we asked what do the fans want? But instead, we’re making this movie!” “May the Schwartz be with you,” he added, a nod to “Spaceballs” mocking of the “Star Wars” sign off, “May the Force be with you.” Directing duties will be handled by Josh Greenbaum , and the script is being written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and “Frozen” star Josh Gad.
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