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Mel Brooks to reprise role in Spaceballs sequel

The actor-writer-director, who will turn 99 this month, is set to return for an in-development follow-up to his 1987 spoof comedy

“I was that child who saw Spaceballs before I ever saw Star Wars and then wondered why anyone would do a dramatic remake of the Mel Brooks classic,” Gad wrote on Instagram today. “It is therefore the greatest gift of my life to now help take the reins and work alongside Mel and this incredible group to do a sequel to the movie that first inspired George Lucas.” The film will be directed by Josh Greenbaum whose credits include the talking dog comedy Strays, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and the documentary Will and Harper.

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