logo
Mel Brooks returns in ‘Spaceballs' sequel, set for 2027 theatrical release

Mel Brooks returns in ‘Spaceballs' sequel, set for 2027 theatrical release

Express Tribune12-06-2025
Legendary comedian Mel Brooks is officially returning to reprise his iconic role as Yogurt in the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release from Amazon MGM Studios.
Originally released in 1987, Spaceballs was a sci-fi spoof that parodied Star Wars, Alien, and other blockbuster franchises. Brooks not only wrote and directed the cult classic but also starred as Yogurt and President Skroob. The upcoming sequel promises to bring his trademark humor back to the big screen.
Josh Gad (Frozen, Book of Mormon) is leading the cast and co-writing the screenplay alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, the writing duo known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper) will direct.
While full plot details remain tightly under wraps, the film is teasing its tone with a deliberately absurd working logline: 'A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.'
Gad will also produce the film with Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody of Imagine Entertainment. Brooks, Greenbaum, Kevin Salter, Adam Merims, Samit, and Hernandez are on board as producers and executive producers.
The original Spaceballs featured a cast of comedy legends including Bill Pullman, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, and Rick Moranis. With Brooks returning and Gad's creative team at the helm, fans can expect a revival filled with classic satire, fresh laughs, and plenty of Schwartz.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Is Margot Robbie about to get ‘Basic'? Steamy reboot fuels casting frenzy
Is Margot Robbie about to get ‘Basic'? Steamy reboot fuels casting frenzy

Express Tribune

timea day ago

  • Express Tribune

Is Margot Robbie about to get ‘Basic'? Steamy reboot fuels casting frenzy

Hollywood may be about to get a lot steamier, again. Margot Robbie is emerging as the clear fan favourite to lead a reboot of Basic Instinct, the 1992 erotic thriller that made Sharon Stone a household name. The new film, described as 'wild and orgasmic,' is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and already has the internet in a full-blown casting meltdown. With no official casting announced yet, speculation is reaching fever pitch online. Social media exploded when fans floated Robbie's name as the perfect modern Catherine Tramell. 'Remake it with Margot Robbie,' one user posted on X, echoing hundreds of similar sentiments. UK bookies have joined the fray, putting Robbie at 3/1 odds, just behind Florence Pugh at 2/1. Other contenders include Sydney Sweeney, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ana de Armas, and Jodie Comer. Adding fuel to the fire, original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has signed a $4 million deal to write the reboot. Now 80, Eszterhas clapped back at ageist criticism with a statement that's as provocative as the project itself. 'The rumours of my cinematic impotence are exaggerated,' he said. 'My writing partner, the Twisted Little Man, is sky high up for this. He promises a wild and orgasmic ride.' The original Basic Instinct followed Michael Douglas as a detective entangled with sultry novelist Tramell, played with unforgettable menace by Stone. The film made over $350 million globally and featured one of the most iconic, and controversial, interrogation scenes in cinema history. With Margot Robbie's star only rising post-Barbie, fans are convinced she's the only one who can pull off the role with equal amounts of danger and allure. Whether she takes the plunge or not, the buzz is building, and this reboot is already one of the most anticipated (and lusted after) revivals of the decade.

‘Basic Instinct' reboot confirmed as original writer cashes in big
‘Basic Instinct' reboot confirmed as original writer cashes in big

Express Tribune

time2 days ago

  • Express Tribune

‘Basic Instinct' reboot confirmed as original writer cashes in big

In a move sure to ignite both nostalgia and controversy, Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists has officially greenlit a reboot of Basic Instinct, the infamous 1992 erotic thriller that made cinematic history. The project is now in active development, and the original film's screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has signed on to write the reboot, reportedly for a massive $4 million pay check. Producer Scott Stuber has acquired the rights and is aiming to retain the provocative edge that defined the original. Sharon Stone's legendary portrayal of crime novelist Catherine Trammel and Michael Douglas's detective Nick Curran became pop culture icons, particularly after the film's notorious interrogation scene. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the original pulled in over $350 million worldwide and sparked decades of debate about sex, power, and female agency in Hollywood. Now, with Eszterhas back in the writer's chair, the reboot is expected to stay true to the essence of the original while introducing a modern lens. The move also marks a potential return of the big-screen erotic thriller, a genre that has mostly vanished in the current studio climate. Industry chatter is already swirling about who might take over the iconic roles, but casting has not yet been announced. The timing is notable, as streaming platforms increasingly compete for attention with buzzy adult thrillers. The reboot of Basic Instinct could become a defining moment for Amazon's film strategy. Fans of the original are both excited and wary, wondering how the sensual shock factor will translate in 2025. Though no release date has been confirmed, expectations are high for a bold and boundary-pushing reinterpretation of a film that once redefined the thriller genre.

Daisy Ridley reacts to husband Tom Bateman's casting in Love Hypothesis fanfiction movie based on her Star Wars role
Daisy Ridley reacts to husband Tom Bateman's casting in Love Hypothesis fanfiction movie based on her Star Wars role

Express Tribune

time2 days ago

  • Express Tribune

Daisy Ridley reacts to husband Tom Bateman's casting in Love Hypothesis fanfiction movie based on her Star Wars role

Daisy Ridley has shared her surprise and amusement over her husband Tom Bateman's recent casting in The Love Hypothesis, a film adaptation based on a novel that originally started as Star Wars fan fiction. The twist? The original story was inspired by Ridley's own Star Wars character, Rey, and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Ridley reacted with a playful Instagram Story a screenshot of an article about Bateman's casting. Fans were quick to call it a 'full circle moment,' noting the irony of Bateman now playing a character inspired by Ridley's on-screen romance with Driver. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Tom Bateman playing a Kylo Ren-coded character written in a Reylo fanfic is something out of a multiverse.' Interestingly, the film's origin adds another layer of irony. The novel The Love Hypothesis was initially written as a Reylo fanfic on Archive of Our Own before author Ali Hazelwood reworked it into an original romance novel, changing the names but keeping the characters' essence. Now, with a major film adaptation in the works, the story is coming full circle in Hollywood. Fans online have been celebrating the moment. 'The Reylo cinematic universe is stronger than ever,' joked one Reddit user, while another added, 'Imagine explaining this to someone who's never been on Tumblr.' Some joked that having Bateman in the role is nearly as meta as if Adam Driver himself had taken the part. Ridley and Bateman, who met while filming Murder on the Orient Express in 2017, quietly tied the knot in 2023. This unexpected connection between their careers has now sparked excitement and nostalgia among Star Wars and romance fans alike.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store