Overview
- Illumination chief Chris Meledandri confirmed Friday that Lucas recorded a voice cameo for Minions & Monsters and that the session took place in Paris.
- Studio leaders developed a character from the film’s Golden Age of Hollywood story and offered it to Lucas after learning he was a fan of the Minions franchise.
- Lucas’ participation marks his first theatrical acting role since a 2005 Star Wars cameo, though the studio has not detailed how large his part will be.
- Meledandri said Lucas has already discussed ideas for another Minions role, indicating the cameo could lead to further collaborations.
- The film is the latest Minions feature from Illumination and Universal and uses a period-Hollywood setting with animated versions of classic filmmakers appearing alongside new cameos.