At a recent panel in Hartford, Connecticut, co‑star Daphne Zuniga revealed that Mel Brooks, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, asked the production team for “Spaceballs: The New One” to film his scenes before anyone else. \”It was his idea,\” Zuniga said, adding, \”You better film me now because I’m 100.\”
The new sequel reunites several members of the original 1987 cast, including Zuniga, Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman, alongside Brooks. The film is slated to open on April 23, 2027.
Brooks, a celebrated figure in comedy, boasts an EGOT—an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony—and remains a “big influence” on the sequel’s writers, Zuniga noted. When reflecting on his centennial milestone, Brooks joked that he stopped worrying about mortality after age 60, saying, \”I gave up after 60 thinking about it because if I did, I’d be thinking about it all the time.\” He added, \”I enjoy living. I’d like to do it as long as I can.\”
Legacy and upcoming project
Brooks’ career spans decades of iconic films such as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein.” His involvement in the new “Spaceballs” installment underscores his enduring impact on comedy and film. Fans can look forward to seeing the centenarian legend on screen once more when the movie premieres next spring.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
