If you’ve been tracking the warp-speed march toward the upcoming Spaceballs 2, you'll know a few key details about the sequel. For one, it's actually happening with Mel Brooks back as Yogurt, and Josh Gad co-writing and starring for Amazon MGM, which has staked out a 2027 theatrical release. That alone is enough to send a can of Perri-Air flying but, to make things even more interesting, a Star Wars alum just pitched themselves for the long-gestating comedy sequel, and man, I really hope they manifest this!
The moment came from comments made by none other than Finn star John Boyega while he attended Dragon Con (via Popverse). The veteran of the Star Wars franchise (streamable with a Disney+ subscription) used a fan panel to openly audition for the gig, turning a Q&A into a charming “call me” to the filmmakers. Boyega told the crowd:
