A sequel to the 1987 classic Spaceballs is officially in development, with Mel Brooks set to return.

Key details from the article include:

• Mel Brooks's Role: The 97-year-old director of the original film will return as a producer and will also voice his iconic character, Yogurt.
• Driving Force: Actor Josh Gad, a long-time champion of a sequel, officially announced the project. He is set to star in and produce the film.
• Creative Team: The movie will be directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) and written by Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez (who previously worked on Detective Pikachu and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem).
• Studio: The project is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
• What's Still Unknown: There are no plot details available yet, nor is there any word on whether other original cast members like Bill Pullman or Daphne Zuniga will return. The article notes that many of the original film's stars, such as John Candy and Joan Rivers, have since passed away, making Brooks's involvement especially significant.

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