Nearly 40 years after the beloved Star Wars franchise was playfully skewered in the 1987 parody hit Spaceballs, the sequel <em>Spaceballs 2</em> is finally happening. Amazon MGM confirmed on Thursday that production was under way, along with new and returning cast members. While no plot details or release date have been released yet, there’s still plenty to talk about.
The original Spaceballs stars Bill Pullman (Lone Starr), Daphne Zuniga (Princess Vespa), George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz are returning, with Rick Moranis coming out of a nearly three-decade retirement to return as Dark Helmet. A quartet of new cast members join them — Josh Gad (who also co-writes and produces), Keke Palmer, Anthony Carrigan and Lewis Pullman, Bill’s son.
There has already been speculation about what characters the new cast members are playing, though there likely won’t be confirmation for quite some time. When the original Spaceballs debuted in 1987, there was only one Star Wars trilogy to play around with, but now there are so many more new characters who are ripe for parody.
Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren looking down in The Rise of Skywalker
Of all the characters who have debuted in the Star Wars universe since Spaceballs hit theaters, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) may be the most deserving of parody. The petulant son of Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) angered and annoyed fans throughout the sequel trilogy, and it would not be surprising if he was an early target.
Since Bill Pullman’s Lone Starr was essentially the Spaceballs version of Star Wars‘ Han Solo, it would be intriguing if his real son Lewis Pullman was portraying some version of Kylo Ren in Spaceballs 2.
It’s also possible that Anthony Carrigan could play a version of the Sith Lord, though, regardless of who plays him, Kylo’s bizarre arc in the sequel trilogy should be one of the first things skewered. Kylo Ren’s Spaceballs 2 name: Stylo Pen.
Daisy Ridley’s character was one of the pivotal figures in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, with LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy even referring to her as, “the new generation’s Luke Skywalker.” However, fans didn’t quite gravitate to Rey as they did to Mark Hamill’s character throughout the trilogy. Still, the Jakku scavenger may very well be a target in the sequel.
With Keke Palmer the only new female cast member announced thus far, it’s unclear if she will play Rey or another character in Spaceballs 2. Still, Rey, like Kylo, had a rather baffling arc throughout the sequel trilogy, from her connection to Kylo Ren to her family tree.
The character has more than enough fodder for parody, though it remains to be seen whether they will choose to skewer her. Rey’s Spaceballs 2 name: Bae.
Poe Dameron
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in The Last JediImage via Disney+
If Rey was meant to be, “the new generation’s Luke Skywalker,” as Kathleen Kennedy put it, Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron was clearly meant to be the new generation’s Han Solo. The Resistance fighter pilot has the looks, the charm and the snark that befits the characterization of Han Solo, and, of course, the right jacket.
Poe had perhaps the meatiest and most congruent arc of any character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, considered by some to be the most underrated character in all of Star Wars lore. He evolved from a simple fighter pilot to a true Resistance leader, though he’s still not above a good parody.
Still, it seems unlikely that any of the newly-announced cast members will play Dameron, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be showcased in Spaceballs 2. Poe Dameron’s Spaceballs 2 name: Crowe Cameron.
John Boyega’s Finn was perhaps the most talked-about character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and the actor has not minced words about how he felt the character was handled. While that doesn’t put Finn above parody, per se, there are many fans on Finn’s side and skewering him would have to be done with utmost care.
Finn’s jumbled arc (like most of the sequel trilogy’s jumbled arcs) is largely due to lack of a fortified plan going into films which sadly seemed to overshadow his true passion for character and franchise as whole. Regardless if Spaceballs 2 is indeed setting its sights on sequel trilogy Finn should be addressed.
Spaceballs 2 could just go full meta and have their version of Finn breaking fourth wall and bemoaning how nothing he’s doing makes any sense. Finn’s Spaceballs 2 name: Binn.
Maz Kanata
Lupita Nyong’o’s colorful character was a small but pivotal part of sequel trilogy helping connect some dots for main characters through her wealth experience as pirate smuggler tavern owner. She was sequel trilogy’s version Yoda (kinda), and her bar was sequel trilogy’s version Mos Eisley Cantina.
Her quirky ways mannerisms are perfect for parody I could even see them breaking fourth wall another way. Character was first conceived puppet it would humorous if characters come across this version Maz it’s actually just person using hand puppet. Maz Kanata’s Spaceballs 2 name: Spaz Regatta.
The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin a.k.a. The Mandalorian, ushered in a new era for franchise creating beloved character connects without being overly reliant fan service. Since he helped take Star Wars to new heights only sets him up for being knocked down peg or two Spaceballs 2.
Mando can be skewered so many ways from him never taking off mask (perhaps mask has straw hole his solely liquid diet) monotone delivery every line even him being bounty hunter still bringing this “kid” along. The Mandalorian’s Spaceballs 2 name: Spin Sparrin a.k.a. The Panderlorian.
Grogu
The most adorable thing perhaps all Star Wars history is perfect target for parody. There are many ways go about it most obvious would make this cute little thing hideous monster another route would keep it tiny cuddly creature gross flaw perhaps can’t stop farting.
This has to be no-brainer Spaceballs 2 though doesn’t have pivotal part story perhaps they could just patrons at Spaz Regatta’s intergalactic bar primary characters come across them on their journey whatever. Grogu’s Spaceballs 2 name: Glow Goo.
Cara Dune
Poking fun at Cara Dune her controversial portrayer Gina Carano almost seems too easy but every parody sometimes just needs that simple lay-up. It could simple as this character saying something gross inaccurate when challenged by someone else she gets mad threatens sue.
A quick jab at Cara Dune doesn’t need major part story could happen at Spaz Regatta’s bar just random encounter out there this universe after all controversy surrounding Carrano while may too easy it’s almost necessary.Cara Dune’s Spaceballs 2: Blah-ra Spoon..
K-2SO
Star Wars Retcons The Origin Of Rogue One s K Two So In The Best Possible Way
The Alan Tudyk voiced security droid was welcomed addition Star Wars universe Rogue One prequel series Andor It’s almost antithesis skittish C Three PO its strength helped characters out more than few jams Still there’s plenty fun poked at towering droid.
One example could be like real K Two SO this version also Imperial droid reprogrammed good perhaps reprogramming too effective It would funny see this droid accost random strangers perhaps get too close main characters much their chagrin embarrassmentK Two SO s Space balls two name K PAX
Jar Jar Binks
Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars The Phantom Menace
Perhaps most universally reviled character Star Wars history Jar Jar Binks needs presence Space balls two He went huge role Phantom Menace significantly reduced role Attack Clones brief seconds long cameo Revenge Sith This also may too easy but also necessary.
It could simple random character speaks barely comprehensible gibberish or clumsy sidekick Yesit’s reprehensible how poorly Ahmed Best treated by Star Wars fans He truly didn’t deserve treatment it’s been nice see character actor popularity resurgence recent years.
Still this character is prime position get raked over proverbial coals Space balls twoJar Jar Binks Space balls two name Fur Fur Minks
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