Josh Gad says Spaceballs: The New One was built as a “love letter” to the late John Candy, telling a San Diego Comic-Con panel that Candy is “the beating heart” of the film — while ruling himself out of taking over Candy’s original role.
Details:
- The panel: At the Kevin Smith-moderated Hall H session on July 24, Gad called Candy one of his comedy idols and said the film’s heart comes from him.
- Putting rumors to rest: “I am not playing Barf in this movie,” Gad said, calling it a role only one person will ever play, and revealing he plays a new member of the family instead.
- The cast: Mel Brooks returns as Yogurt, alongside Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga, with Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman joining.
- The moment of the panel: Moranis drew a standing ovation as he walked on wearing Dark Helmet’s oversized black hat; Brooks appeared by video message.
What to Watch:
Spaceballs: The New One reaches theaters on April 23, 2027, with Gad’s character and most of the plot still under wraps.
Source: People
