‘Minions’ Superfan George Lucas Has a Role in 3rd Movie, Illumination Boss Confirms https://t.co/rHwjivbeps
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George Lucas has a small role in the upcoming Minions film.
“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,” Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri said.
“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?’” Meledandri said. “They’re like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I had no idea, but I got such a fast yes. … 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.”
