Rick Moranis ends retirement with surprise Comic-Con appearance for ‘Spaceballs 2’

Lord Dark Helmet is so back!During a panel for the upcoming sequel to the 1987 “Star Wars” parody film “Spaceballs” at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, Rick Moranis, who played the hilarious spoof on Darth Vader, made a special appearance.The 73-year-old, who is reprising his role for the sequel, donned his iconic enormous helmet from the original film and walked through the packed house at Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center.The crowd couldn’t help but give Moranis, who stepped back from appearing in films almost three decades ago, a standing ovation.The sequel, entitled “Spaceballs: The New One,” is slated to hit theaters on April 23, 2027. The project was championed by several comedians and actors including Josh Gad. It will feature some familiar faces, like the original film’s dire