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Mel Brooks, 100, insisted on filming ‘Spaceballs’ sequel scenes first due to his age

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At age 100, Mel Brooks insisted that his scenes be filmed first for the upcoming "Spaceballs: The New One" sequel to ensure his participation while still able. Actress Daphne Zuniga revealed this during a panel at 90s Con, also confirming the film's release date of April 23, 2027. Brooks, who co-wrote and directed the original 1987 movie, will reprise his role as Yogurt alongside new cast members like Keke Palmer and Josh Gad.

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Mel Brooks, at 100 years old, insisted on filming his scenes first for the upcoming "Spaceballs: The New One" sequel due to his advanced age. Actress Daphne Zuniga, who will reprise her role as Princess Vespa in the film, revealed this during a panel discussion at 90s Con. Brooks is set to reprise his iconic role as alien character Yogurt in the sequel, which was written and directed by him for the original 1987 movie. The new cast includes actors like Keke Palmer, Josh Gad, and Lewis Pullman. Filming of the scenes featuring Brooks was completed ahead of the official start of production at his insistence. The highly anticipated film is expected to be released on April 23, 2027.

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Mel Brooks, 100, was determined to reprise his role in the upcoming “Spaceballs” sequel — so much so that he insisted the directors film his scenes first. asserted

directors → reprise → scenes

Actress Daphne Zuniga, who worked with the comedian on the upcoming film, revealed that Brooks filmed his scenes before they officially shot the movie. asserted

they → work → movie

“We filmed ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ that Mel Brooks worked with the writers on. asserted

Brooks → film → writers

He’s a big influence in it. asserted

He → ’ → it

He filmed his part already before we shot,” Zuniga said during a Sunday panel at 90s Con, according to People. uncertain

Zuniga → film → People

“It was his idea: ‘You better film me now because I’m 100.’ So we did,” she said. asserted

she → film → me

Brooks, who wrote and directed the original movie, is set to reprise his role as alien character Yogurt. asserted

who → write → Yogurt

Zuniga, who will reprise her role as Princess Vespa, revealed during the panel that the highly anticipated sequel is expected to be released on April 23, 2027. asserted

sequel → reprise → April

The sequel, which was directed by Josh Greenbaum, also features new cast members Keke Palmer, Josh Gad and Lewis Pullman. asserted

which → direct → members

It seems like “Spaceballs: The New One” will be worth the wait, too, as it’s been in the works for quite some time. asserted

it → seem → time

Gad, who is a co-writer and producer on the film, praised Brooks for his enthusiasm and energy on the sequel during a 2024 podcast appearance. “… It’s been such a thrill to get to see him literally still on form in every single way,” Gad said while speaking with Kelly Ripa on her SiriusXM podcast at the time, per People. asserted

Gad → praise → People

“He is so effortlessly funny and so unbelievably brilliant,” Gad added of Brooks. asserted

Gad → add → Brooks

And Brooks would probably agree. asserted

Brooks → agree → ?

During a September 2025 interview with the Times of London, the actor said that some days, he doesn’t even “notice” that he’s not 37 years old anymore. asserted

he → say → London

“I talk on the phone and I write — every day. asserted

I → talk → phone

Always writing, always correcting, always questioning,” he said. asserted

he → write → ?

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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