Mel Brooks, the centenarian comedy legend who directed the original Spaceballs, arranged to have his scenes for Spaceballs: The New One shot first to ensure his character Yogurt made it into the movie lest he pass away during production.
Mel Brooks Insisted on Shooting His Scenes for Spaceballs: The New One Before the Rest of the Cast
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