{
  "id": 15809557,
  "title": "Mel Brooks Insisted on Shooting His Scenes for Spaceballs: The New One Before the Rest of the Cast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/mel-brooks-insisted-on-shooting-his-scenes-for-spaceballs-the-new-one",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T21:46:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/mel-brooks-spaceballs-sequel-scenes-filmed-first"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comedic mastermind Mel Brooks insisted on filming his scenes for the sequel to Spaceballs before any other cast members to ensure his signature character, Yogurt, would be included in the movie. The 100-year-old director was keen on completing his part to avoid any potential health concerns while production continued. Actress Daphne Zuniga, who returns as Vespa in her role as Queen, revealed this during a recent event at 90s Con, as reported by People. Zuniga now co-stars alongside Bill Pullman, reprising his role as Lone Starr. Bill's real-life son, Lewis Pullman, plays their son, Prince Starburst. The original Spaceballs ensemble is also part of the sequel, including Rick Moranis, who reprises his role as Dark Helmet, with George Wyner playing his sidekick, Colonel Sandurz. The cast expands to include Josh Gad as Mawg, Keke Palmer as Destiny, and Anthony Carrigan. Promotional efforts for the sequel have been amusing, spoofing an 11-film Spaceballs Cinematic Universe, unveiling a digitally enhanced Yogurt with a chiseled physique, and mocking The Force Awakens’ table read photograph. Josh Greenbaum, known for directing Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, is at the helm, along with co-writer Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, who previously worked on Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. The sequel is set to premiere in 2027 through Amazon MGM Studios.",
  "summary": "Mel Brooks, the centenarian comedy legend who directed the original Spaceballs, arranged to have his scenes for Spaceballs: The New One shot first to ensure his character Yogurt made it into the movie lest he pass away during production.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}