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Rick Moranis appears on the big screen for the first time in 30 years in Spaceballs: The New One footage
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Rick Moranis appeared at CinemaCon to promote Spaceballs: The New One, reprising Dark Helmet in his first live-action film role since 1997, and a trailer clip shows a comedic urinal encounter with a Na'vi character and the line "I see you" in Na'vi.
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Rick Moranis appeared on stage at CinemaCon during Amazon MGM’s presentation to promote the upcoming sequel Spaceballs: The New One. He joined costars Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga as part of the event. This appearance marks his return to a live-action movie role since 1997’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves after a long hiatus. Mel Brooks also showed a pre-recorded message that revealed the film’s official title.
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- Moranis attended CinemaCon alongside Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga to promote Spaceballs: The New One.
- He is reprising his role as Dark Helmet and this is his first live-action film performance since 1997’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves.
- The trailer keeps Dark Helmet’s face covered by his mask for most of the footage.
- In a closing clip, Moranis stands at a urinal next to a much-taller Na'vi from Avatar, says "I see you" in the Na'vi language, and puts on 3D glasses.
- Mel Brooks appeared in a pre-recorded video and announced the title Spaceballs: The New One.
Summary:
Rick Moranis’ CinemaCon appearance and the trailer footage mark a notable on-screen return for the actor and highlight a playful moment that references Avatar. Undetermined at this time.
