Beloved Star Trek Actor Tim Russ Confirms Spaceballs 2 Role With Perfect Nod

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Actor Tim Russ from Star Trek: Voyager hinted at his participation in the forthcoming Spaceballs 2 sequel by sharing a witty post on social media platform X. The classic 1987 film, directed by Mel Brooks and known for its humorous spoofing of the Star Wars saga as well as other popular sci-fi franchises like Star Trek and Planet of the Apes, is renowned for its eccentric characters, frequent breaks of the fourth wall, and an abundance of clever puns. Russ’s return suggests that the upcoming Spaceballs sequel is aiming to bring back the original cast members.

I might be searching the desert once more, just like in Spaceballs!”, Russ posted, alluding to his iconic scene from the movie. In that film, he played one of Dark Helmet’s troopers, under the command of Rick Moranis’ character. A memorable moment is when Dark Helmet orders his troops to find Princess Vespa and Lone Starr on the desert moon of Vega by physically “combing” the sand, leading to a comical scene where soldiers, including Russ, use giant combs to sift through the sand.

I may be ….. combing the desert again..!!!

— tim russ (@timruss2) June 13, 2025

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Spaceballs 2 is currently in development and is eyeing a theatrical release in 2027.

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2025-06-17 12:39