# Mel Brooks 100 Years Old Films 'Spaceballs' Scenes First

> Mel Brooks, 100, asked 'Spaceballs' team to film his scenes first due to age.
- Title: Mel Brooks 100 Years Old Films 'Spaceballs' Scenes First
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mel brooks, spaceballs, rick moranis, bill pullman, daphne zuniga, dark helmet, sequel, 1987 film, holywood, comedy, news, politics
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/entertainment/mel-brooks-100-asked-spaceballs-team-film-scenes-first-due-age
- Author: Lauryn Overhultz
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mel brooks, spaceballs, rick moranis, bill pullman, daphne zuniga, dark helmet, sequel, 1987 film, holywood, comedy, news, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Mel Brooks, 100, filmed his 'Spaceballs' sequel scenes before others to avoid age-related delays.