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Mel Brooks 100 Years Old Films 'Spaceballs' Scenes First
Mel Brooks, 100, asked 'Spaceballs' team to film his scenes first due to age.
In brief
Mel Brooks, 100, asked 'Spaceballs' team to film his scenes first due to age. Mel Brooks, 100, filmed his 'Spaceballs' sequel scenes before others to avoid age-related delays. Originally reported by Fox News.
Mel Brooks' 100-year-old request
Mel Brooks, 100, asked 'Spaceballs' team to film his scenes first due to age.
“Don't wait to film me”
Daphne Zuniga on filming order
Daphne Zuniga, who plays Princess Vespa, said Brooks requested filming him first because he's 100.
“You better film me now because I’m 100”
Spaceballs sequel release date
The sequel opens April 23rd of next year with Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet.
“It opens April 23rd of next year”
Returning cast members
Bill Pullman returns as Lone Starr, his son Lewis Pullman plays the prince, and Keke Palmer joins.
“Rick Moranis is back as Lord Dark Helmet, and Bill Pullman is back as my husband”
Spaceballs film history
Spaceballs premiered in 1987 when Brooks was 60 and is now 100 years old.
“Spaceballs, co-written and produced by Brooks, premiered in 1987”
Rick Moranis on returning to role
Rick Moranis said reuniting with co-stars felt like stepping into a time warp.
“I felt like I was in a time warp”
At a glance
Mel Brooks, 100, filmed his 'Spaceballs' sequel scenes before others to avoid age-related delays.
