George Lucas will return to film in a voice role for Illumination and Universal’s animated feature “Minions & Monsters,” which is set to open in theaters on July 1. Multiple outlets report that Illumination founder and producer Chris Meledandri told Collider that Lucas voices a character in the movie. Meledandri says he met Lucas about two years ago and that their conversation was driven by Lucas’s interest in Illumination’s films, particularly “Despicable Me” and the Minions franchise. Lucas accepted the offer after Meledandri and others suggested the idea to the film’s creators. Details about the character and any specifics of Lucas’s part are not publicly disclosed. The film follows Minions as they make a monster movie in 1920s Hollywood and attempts to deal with monsters they have unleashed. Sources also note Lucas has not taken an on-screen acting role since 2007’s “Robot Chicken: Star Wars” cameo, and that he is now discussing additional work for the franchise, including the possibility of a role in a future Minions movie.
George Lucas to voice a character in Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”
George Lucas will return to film in a voice role for Illumination and Universal’s animated feature “Minions & Monsters,” which is set to open in theaters on July 1. Multiple outlets report that Illumi...
- George Lucas lends his voice to a character in Illumination’s animated film “Minions & Monsters.”
- The film is scheduled for a July 1 theatrical release.
- Illumination founder Chris Meledandri says Lucas accepts the role because of his interest in Illumination projects, especially “Despicable Me” and the Minions.
- Meledandri says Lucas is already discussing a potential role for the next Minions movie.
- Specific details of Lucas’s character are not revealed in the reporting.
Star Wars creator and Indiana Jones co-creator George Lucas is coming back to the spotlight, but not in the world of sci-fi. The famed American filmmaker is returning to Hollywood, lending his voice for the latest movie of the Despicable Me franchise, Minions & Monsters, set to debut on July 1. The role in the film will be the filmmaker’s first acting role since 2007, where he made an appearance as his animated self in a comedy series by Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim called Robot Chicken: Star Wars. But it’s not just acting that has taken a backseat in Lucas’ career, although his acting credits have been mostly for cameos. Lucas sold his flagship production studio Lucasfilm in 2012 to the Walt Disney Company for $4.05 billion, and has since largely retired from the industry. But a chance to briefly return came from an unexpected place—Lucas’ own love for the Minions, Chris Meledandri, the founder of Illumination, the animation studio behind Despicable Me, shared. “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,” Meledandri told Collider. Meledandri suggested the idea for Lucas to cameo in the latest Minions movie to the film’s director, co-writer, and the producer. “What if we could get George?’ And they’re like, ‘Are you kidding me?’” He told them. “I had no idea, but I got such a fast yes.” [Image: Universal] Lucas is set to be joined by Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Christoph Waltz, as well as French animator Pierre Coffin, who voices the minions. While more information on Lucas’ role in the franchise’s seventh installment remains under wraps, the film’s plot is set to follow the beloved yellow creatures trying to save the world from monsters they unleashed. But while little is still known, this cameo might just be the beginning of Lucas’ slow return to the big screen. “I saw him recently, and he’s already talking to me about the role he wants to do next in the next Minions movie,” Meledandri said. “So, it’s pretty incredible.”
3 months agoStar Wars creator George Lucas is lending his voice to a character in Illumination's upcoming film, 'Minions & Monsters,' set for a July 1 release. Lucas, a self-proclaimed fan of the Minions, enthusiastically accepted the offer after Illumination founder Chris Meledandri proposed the idea. The animated adventure sees the beloved yellow creatures filming a monster movie in 1920s Hollywood, with Lucas joining a star-studded voice cast.
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3 months agoThe 'Star Wars' creator will lend his voice for a role in the upcoming animated feature from Illumination and Universal Pictures.
3 months agoIllumination founder Chris Meledandri recently told Collider that George Lucas voices a character in “Minions & Monsters,” which hits theaters on July 1. “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 […]
3 months agoStar Wars creator George Lucas is coming out of his show biz retirement for a role a decidedly non-Star Wars project: He’ll lend his voice to a character in Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, arriving in theaters July 1. In an interview with Collider, Illumination founder and Minions & Monsters producer Chris Meledandri explained how Lucas […]
3 months agoApparently, Lucas loves the Minions so much, Illumination decided to put him in 'Minions & Monsters.' Incredible.
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