{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67897856c2824244c2907a11/68506400643970a422ad5ff4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"SPACEBALLS 2 In the Works Starring Josh Gad, Mel Brooks to Produce","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67897856c2824244c2907a11/1750098867953-1df69315-3218-4447-ba9e-d7ba1398f14a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A sequel to the classic 1987 sci-fi parody&nbsp;<em>Spaceballs</em>&nbsp;is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with the legendary Mel Brooks returning to produce.</p><p>Key players involved include:</p><ul><li><strong>Josh Gad:</strong>&nbsp;Starring in the lead role and co-writing the screenplay.</li><li><strong>Mel Brooks:</strong>&nbsp;Producing the film, lending his official support and creative oversight.</li><li><strong>Josh Greenbaum:</strong>&nbsp;Directing (known for&nbsp;<em>Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar</em>).</li><li><strong>Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez:</strong>&nbsp;Co-writing the script with Gad (known for&nbsp;<em>Detective Pikachu</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem</em>).</li></ul><p>The announcement fulfills the long-running joke from the original movie, where the character Yogurt (played by Brooks) teased a potential sequel titled&nbsp;<strong><em>Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money</em></strong>.</p><p>While plot details are currently being kept secret, the project has been rumored for some time, with Josh Gad fueling speculation by posting a picture of a script page earlier this year. The involvement of Mel Brooks is seen as a crucial element, giving the new film legitimacy for fans of the original.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://nerdist.com/article/spaceballs-2-starring-josh-gad-mel-brooks-producing-sequel-movie/ to read or listen to the article.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Instaread"}