Josh Gad, Mel Brooks and Spaceballs

Josh Gad Got One Surprising Request From Mel Brooks for 'Spaceballs 2'
When Spaceballs 2 eventually hits theaters, it will be well over thirty-five years since the original Mel Brooks comedy film was released in 1987. Easily one of Brooks' best-loved spoof films, the original Spaceballs parodied the original Star Wars trilogy brilliantly,
Josh Gad had to explain the ‘Star Wars’ sequels to Mel Brooks while pitching ‘Space Balls 2’
The actor said that Brooks wasn't familiar with any of the Star Wars movies that came after the original trilogy. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Josh Gad Had to Catch Mel Brooks Up on the STAR WARS Films When Pitching His SPACEBALLS Sequel
Josh Gad is working hard to bring us a Spaceballs 2 , a follow-up to the 1987 classic, Spaceballs . Gad is attached to write, produce, and star in the film. He worked on the script with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez ( Detective Pikachu ),
Josh Gad Had to Explain Recent ‘Star Wars' Lore to Mel Brooks During a Pitch Meeting for ‘Spaceballs' Sequel
Mel Brooks, who helmed the classic “Star Wars” parody “Spaceballs,” has not returned to the franchise since his 1987 feature. And at a pitch meeting for the “Spaceballs” sequel, it was up to producer and star Josh Gad to catch Brooks up on the happenings of “Star Wars” during the last 38 years.
Josh Gad Had to Explain Star Wars to Mel Brooks For Spaceballs Sequel
When your comedy legend boss hasn’t kept up with the franchise you’re trying to parody, sometimes you have to give a 40-minute presentation. Josh Gad recently revealed the unique challenge he faced while pitching the Spaceballs sequel to 98-year-old Mel Brooks: explaining decades of Star Wars lore to someone who hadn’t watched the newer films.
Andrew Rannells Tricked Josh Gad Into Going on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Extended)
Andrew Rannells talks about joining Nick Kroll, Aidy Bryant and Lin-Manuel Miranda on Broadway for All In: Comedy About Love, ...
Josh Gad recalls meeting Jeff Goldblum during his 20s: 'I'm pretty sure his ball sack wasn't hanging out, but...'
Josh Gad recalled his own startling encounter with superfame on a recent episode of Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.
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Josh Gad Says He ‘Learned a Lot’ About Himself When Writing Memoir, Breaks Down Memorable Stories (Exclusive)
Josh Gad rips the Band-Aid off in his forthcoming memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, proving that he’s so much more than ...
‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Jake Lloyd Opens Up About Schizophrenia Diagnosis, Feeling “Pretty Good”
Jake Lloyd, who rose to fame as Anakin Skywalker in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace, is opening up about his ...
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Josh Gad had to explain new “Star Wars” movies to Mel Brooks while pitching “Spaceballs” sequel
In a rereleased episode of Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, Josh Gad gave updates on the Spaceballs sequel he's developing — a process that included explaining recent Star Wars movies to ...