Summary
Rick Moranis is returning to acting for the first time in nearly 30 years. He appeared at an event to promote "Spaceballs: The New One," the sequel to the original "Spaceballs" movie, where he will play his old character Dark Helmet.
Key Facts
- Rick Moranis is 72 years old.
- He stopped acting in live-action films after his wife died in 1991 to raise their children.
- Moranis made a public appearance at Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon on April 15, 2024.
- The event introduced "Spaceballs: The New One," a sequel to the cult classic "Spaceballs."
- Moranis will reprise his role as Dark Helmet in the new movie.
- Other original "Spaceballs" stars like Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga also appeared.
- The sequel is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2027.
- The new film is co-written and produced by Josh Gad, who is also starring in it.
