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George Lucas Joins Minions & Monsters Cast, 2026 Debut

6/21/2026

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Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri announced that George Lucas will voice a character in Minions & Monsters, opening July 1, 2026.
Lucas's first acting role since his 2005 Star Wars cameo was recorded in Paris after Meledandri met him and learned of his love for Illumination movies.
Having discussed a future Minions role with Meledandri, Lucas joins a voice cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz and others.

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Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri announced that George Lucas will voice a character in Minions & Monsters, opening July 1, 2026.
Lucas's first acting role since his 2005 Star Wars cameo was recorded in Paris after Meledandri met him and learned of his love for Illumination movies.
Having discussed a future Minions role with Meledandri, Lucas joins a voice cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz and others.