George Lucas Joins Voice Cast of Illumination’s ‘Minions & Monsters’
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Star Wars creator George Lucas has taken on a voice role in Illumination’s upcoming animated film “Minions & Monsters,” set for release July 1. Illumination founder Chris Meledandri revealed the casting in an interview with Collider, explaining that Lucas is a longtime fan of the studio’s work, particularly the Minions from the “Despicable Me” franchise. Meledandri said the idea for Lucas to voice a character emerged from the film’s story, and Lucas quickly accepted the offer. Lucas recorded his lines in France and has expressed interest in future voice roles, including a possible part in the next Minions film. The project, directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage, follows the Minions as they attempt to film a monster movie in 1920s Hollywood.
What’s verified
George Lucas voices a character in Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters,” which opens in theaters July 1.
Chris Meledandri, Illumination founder and producer of the film, shared the news in an interview with Collider.
Meledandri said Lucas is a fan of Illumination movies, especially “Despicable Me” and the Minions.
The idea for Lucas’s casting came after Meledandri met with Lucas about two years ago.
Lucas said yes to the role quickly, according to Meledandri.
Lucas has already discussed doing a role in the next Minions movie, Meledandri said.
The film is directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage.
Not yet confirmed
Lucas recorded his lines in France, according to one source.
One source notes Lucas has been largely absent from filmmaking since selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012.
Additional voice cast members listed by one source include Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Jeff Bridges, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Phil LaMarr, and Trey Parker.
The character Lucas voices is not described in either source.
Key figures
George Lucas – Star Wars creator and voice actor in “Minions & Monsters”
Chris Meledandri – Illumination founder and producer of “Minions & Monsters”
Pierre Coffin – Co-director and co-writer of “Minions & Monsters”
Patrick Delage – Co-director of “Minions & Monsters”
Brian Lynch – Co-writer of “Minions & Monsters”
Bill Ryan – Producer of “Minions & Monsters”
Sources: Variety, deadline.com
