‘Spaceballs 2 Cast Update’: Lewis Pullman Joins as Lone Starr’s Son!

After decades of rumors, Spaceballs 2 is officially happening — and the latest Spaceballs 2 cast update has fans buzzing across the galaxy. The breakout reveal? Lewis Pullman, the rising star from Top Gun: Maverick and son of original Lone Starr actor Bill Pullman, is stepping into a lead role as Starburst — the son of Lone Starr and Princess Vespa.

This sequel marks a full-circle moment, with both Pullmans sharing the screen again, this time in a galaxy not-so-far away. While Mel Brooks returns as the ever-iconic Yogurt and Rick Moranis reprises his hilarious role as Dark Helmet, the passing of the torch is crystal clear with new-generation stars like Keke Palmer and Josh Gad taking center stage.

Pullman’s Starburst will team up with Palmer’s character, Destiny, and an unnamed character played by Josh Gad — likely bringing in new chaos, laughs, and possibly a sprinkle of Schwartz magic. With Daphne Zuniga expected to return as Vespa, the original trio is basically back, but now with a Gen Z twist.

Amazon’s Description of the Sequel

“A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.”  Exactly the kind of self-aware madness we’d expect from the world of Spaceballs.

Lewis Pullman, who has built a strong reputation with recent roles in The Ballad of Lefty Brown and Thunderbolts, is seen as the perfect casting — both emotionally and comedically — to carry the Starr legacy forward.

If “The Schwartz Awakens” was the teaser tagline, this latest Spaceballs 2 cast update confirms it: a hilarious new era is about to begin. Stay tuned as we keep tracking every light-speed leak from this long-awaited sequel.