Josh Gad needed to placed on a present for a comedy legend … revealing he ran Mel Brooks via the latest “Star Wars” sequels whereas pitching a “Spaceballs” sequel.

The actor informed the story on a latest episode of the “Let’s Speak Off Digicam” podcast, hosted by Kelly Ripa … explaining Mel’s very concerned in a “Spaceballs” sequel.

Gad says after they pitched their unique idea, Mel informed them he wanted them to clarify the more moderen motion pictures to him … and requested Gad to not depart at any element.

JG says he then launched right into a 40-minute rationalization … likening himself to a fight vet going to struggle in entrance of 1 individual — closely sweating, nailing each line and beat and explaining each comedic set piece.

Gad says when he completed Mel informed him it “actually sounds such as you’ve acquired your finger on the heartbeat!'” … a praise Josh says is the best he is ever gotten.

Information of Gad producing, writing and starring within the “Spaceballs” sequel broke earlier this yr … and, Gad confirmed in November that they’ve already completed a primary draft of the script.

If you do not know … the unique “Spaceballs” got here out in 1987 and parodied the “Star Wars” universe. It starred Invoice Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, John Sweet, Rick Moranis and Brooks himself. .