Rick Moranis Set to Return in Spaceballs 2. Rick Moranis will be re-playing Dark Helmet, the character that spoofs Darth Vader, in the upcoming sequel to

Rick Moranis, who quit acting in 1997 after the death of his wife to take care of his two children, is set to reprise his role in the sequel of the 1987 movie, Spaceballs, according to People Magazine.

The upcoming film will feature returning stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, alongside a new cast that includes Keke Palmer and Josh Gad. It's described as a "non-prequel non-reboot sequel part two, but with reboot elements franchise expansion film," which feels perfectly on-brand for a movie that once sold branded toilet paper as a punchline.

Rick Moranis is finally returning to the big screen for 'Spaceballs 2,' after over 20 years away from the spotlight.

Thirty-eight years after the “Spaceballs” sci-fi parody was released, Rick Moranis is making his return to acting to star in its sequel, “Spaceballs 2.”