George Lucas to voice character in upcoming Minions Monsters

Legendary filmmaker George Lucas will lend his voice to the upcoming animated film "Minions Monsters," marking his first acting role in over two decades. The news was confirmed by Illumination Entertainment CEO Chris Meledandri, who revealed that Lucas recorded his lines in Paris.

The collaboration originated from a meeting two years ago, when Meledandri learned that Lucas is a devoted fan of Illumination's movies, particularly the "Despicable Me" and "Minions" franchises. During development of "Minions Monsters," an idea for a character emerged that seemed perfect for Lucas. Meledandri said he received a "fast yes" when he proposed the role to the "Star Wars" creator.

"Minions Monsters" is the third feature in the "Minions" sub-franchise and serves as a prequel set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The plot follows a group of Minions who, after falling in love with cinema, attempt to make their own monster movie and inadvertently unleash deadly creatures. Lucas's character will share the screen with a fictionalized version of another Hollywood legend, Orson Welles.

Meledandri noted that Lucas has already expressed enthusiasm for a potential fourth "Minions" film, discussing ideas...