George Lucas has surprise role in Minions and Monsters
Producer Chris Meledandri has revealed George Lucas has voiced a character in Minions and Monsters.
George Lucas has voiced a character in Minions and Monsters.
The Star Wars creator - who has taken a step back from the movie industry since selling LucasFilm to Disney in 2012 - delighted the animated film's producer, Chris Meledandri when he told him how much he loved the Despicable Me franchise and its spin-offs, which led to him landing a role in the new film.
Chris told Collider: “I had this privilege of meeting George about two years ago, and what led to my meeting him is how much he loves Illumination movies, and specifically Despicable Me, and even more specifically, the Minions.
"It was such a thrill to learn that and then to share it with the team, because obviously he’s among a very small group of people who the entire studio shares a level of respect for that is just off the charts.”
The Illumination founder then suggested George, 82, for a new character in Minions and Monsters.
He continued: “An idea for a character came up out of the story, and so I said to Pierre [Coffin], who co-wrote the movie with Brian Lynch, and Bill Ryan, who produces with me on the film, and I just said, ‘Well, what if we could get George?’ And they’re like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I had no idea, but I got such a fast yes.”
The American Graffiti filmmaker recorded his lines in France and is keen to be involved with future films in the series, though it seems he wants a whole new character.
Chris said: “I saw him recently and he’s already talking to me about the role he wants to do next in the next Minions movie. So, it’s pretty incredible.”
Detailing the latest instalment, the official synopsis states the film follows the Minions as they navigate Hollywood, lose their fame, unleash monsters and attempt to repair the chaos they have caused.
The project is produced by Illumination founder Chris, alongside Bill Ryan, and is written by Pierre Coffin and Brian Lynch.
The voice cast includes Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan and Trey Parker, with Coffin once again voicing the Minions.
The Minions themselves – voiced by Coffin since their introduction in 2010's Despicable Me – have become cultural mainstays, spawning spin-offs, merchandise and global box office success.
