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Josh Gad had to explain the ‘Star Wars’ sequels to Mel Brooks while pitching ‘Space Balls 2’

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Funnyman Josh Gad enlists comedy legend Mel Brooks to help pitch a sequel to their iconic 'Star Wars' spoof 'Space Balls'.
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  • Gad co-wrote the 'Space Balls 2' script with writing duo Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, banking on Brooks' seal of approval to greenlight the highly anticipated sequel.
  • During the pitch, Gad had to explain the convoluted plot of the 'Star Wars' sequels to the 96-year-old Brooks, who was unfamiliar with the divisive new trilogy.
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Josh Gad, Mel Brooks, Space Balls, Space Balls 2
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