Content overview: “Mel Brooks, 98, Insisted on Filming Spaceballs Sequel Scenes First to Secure Yogurt Role”. Mel Brooks, the 98-year-old comedy icon behind the original Spaceballs, took an unusual step for the upcoming sequel Spaceballs: The New One: he arranged to film his scenes as Yogurt before any other cast members. The decision was a deliberate safeguard, ensuring his beloved character would appear in the film even if Brooks did not live to see production wrap. Brooks, who directed and co-wrote the 1987 Star Wars parody, reprises his role as the wise, merchandising-obsessed Yogurt, a fan favorite.
His early shoot reflects both his commitment to the project and a pragmatic awareness of his age. The sequel, announced by Amazon MGM Studios, brings back Brooks as a producer and star, with Josh Gad leading the cast and co-writing. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.