Spaceballs 2’s Most Genius Casting Addressed by Star: “Like a Bizarre Simulation”

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The original Spaceballs is a beloved sci-fi comedy, and the sequel, Spaceballs 2, looks set to continue that legacy. Filming has finished on the long-awaited follow-up, 38 years after the first film came out. While fans will have to wait until 2027 – making it 40 years between movies – excitement is already building for the return of Mel Brooks’ hilarious space parody. Several original cast members are back, including Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks, and Daphne Zuniga. Notably, Rick Moranis is also returning to the big screen for the first time in three decades.

Lewis Pullman is generating buzz as the newest addition to the cast of Spaceballs 2. He’ll be playing Starburst, the son of the iconic characters Lone Starr and Vespa. What makes this casting particularly special is that Lewis Pullman is the real-life son of Bill Pullman, and will be acting alongside his father in the sequel. According to Variety, Lewis called the experience a “dream come true,” describing each day on set as “such a trip.” He admitted it felt like a strange and lucky experience, suggesting the making of Spaceballs 2 was incredibly enjoyable – which is fantastic news for fans eagerly awaiting the film.

Why Lewis Pullman’s Spaceballs 2 Role is Genius On Multiple Levels

Look, Hollywood’s done the whole ‘parent-child duo’ thing a million times, but in Spaceballs 2, it really works. Honestly, bringing back a franchise that’s been quiet for nearly forty years is tough – especially finding new characters that feel like they belong in the original. But casting Lewis Pullman as the son of Lone Starr and Vespa? Genius. It just naturally connects everything and makes the new cast feel like a seamless part of the Spaceballs universe, which is exactly what the movie needed.

You know, Lewis Pullman being cast isn’t just about his dad being in the original. When I heard they were making a sequel, I figured it wouldn’t just be a Star Wars parody, but a send-up of all the big franchises – like the MCU. And that’s where Pullman is brilliant casting! He literally just joined the Marvel universe as Sentry, so the movie can have some really clever, inside-joke humor about Marvel itself. It’s a smart move, honestly.

The movie benefits from the genuine chemistry between Bill Pullman and his son, a quickly rising actor. This natural connection will likely enhance the film’s comedic timing and even open the door for playful, self-aware humor. Recent comments from Lewis Pullman about a potential Spaceballs 2 suggest the sequel will be wonderfully strange and full of surprises, which is very encouraging.

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2025-12-22 15:42