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Reclusive Movie Star Breaks Silence on ‘Very Strange’ Return

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Comedic actor Rick Moranis, who stepped away from the spotlight in 1997, described what it felt like to reprise his role in 1987’s Spaceballs sequel. Moranis, 72, made an appearance on a panel alongside his Spaceballs: The New One co-stars at San Diego Comic Con. The sci-fi comedy film parodies Star Wars , Star Trek , and other classic pop-culture franchises. Moranis plays Dark Helmet, the movie’s comedic take on Darth Vader. The actor joins original ’80s cast members Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner for the reboot, which also features newcomers Keke Palmer, Josh Gad, Pullman’s son Lewis, Anthony Carrigan, and Liz Kingsman. Moranis said at Comic Con that he felt like he was “in a time warp” during filming. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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