Overview
- Rick Moranis reprises Dark Helmet in his first live-action film role since 1997, joining returning stars Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and George Wyner.
- New cast members include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan, with roles not yet disclosed.
- Josh Greenbaum directs from a screenplay by Josh Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, blending legacy comedy with a new creative team.
- Producers include Mel Brooks alongside Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Jeb Brody, with Kevin Salter also producing.
- Amazon MGM released a table-read photo that parodies The Force Awakens cast image, signaling a tongue-in-cheek marketing rollout.