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.

Frederick Allan Moranis, better known as Rick Moranis, is a Canadian actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and producer. He began his career as a radio disc jockey in the mid-1970s, which led to live performances, comedy radio specials, and several ...

Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are set to reprise their respective roles as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet in the new movie. Also aboard in an undisclosed role is Pullman’s son, rising star Lewis Pullman. The original film’s director and star, Mel Brooks, will reprise his role as Yogurt.

Moranis famously stepped away from acting following the death of his wife Ann Belsky, died of breast cancer in 1991, to raise their two children, daughter Rachel and son Mitchell. His last live-action role was in 1997's Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves.