India, June 13 -- Rick Moranis, 72, is making a Hollywood comeback with Spaceballs 2, alongside Bill Pullman, 71. The duo will reprise their beloved roles of Lone Starr and Dark Helmet. Additionally, Mel Brooks, 98, will also return as Yogurt in the sequel, 40 years after the original 1987 film. The movie is slated for a 2027 release. Also joining the cast is Keke Palmer, 31, of One of Them Days fame, Deadline reported.

The project is being touted as a "non-prequel" and "non-reboot" sequel. Earlier, it was announced that Spaceballs 2 will be directed by Josh Greenbaum, with scripting by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad.

Backed by Amazon MGM Studios, the project could also feature Gad playing a role, besides producing it along wit...