Rick Moranis met with standing ovation at 'Spaceballs' sequel Comic-Con panel
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Key Points:
- Rick Moranis announced his return as Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs: The New One," the long-awaited sequel to the 1987 cult classic, during a Comic-Con International panel, receiving a standing ovation from fans.
- The film, set for release next April, marks Moranis's return to acting after a long hiatus, with the actor describing the project as a family-like and perfect decision.
- The panel included original cast members Daphne Zuniga, director Josh Greenbaum, writer and actor Josh Gad, and new cast members Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman, whose character details remain under wraps.
- Josh Gad confirmed he plays a new character, a mawg, and the film will honor original cast members who have passed away, such as John Candy, Joan Rivers, Dom DeLuise, and Dick Van Patten.
- Fans were treated to behind-the-scenes footage, a teaser trailer, and a humorous parody of cinematic universes, highlighting the film's playful tone and reverence for the original.
