The Mandalorian: Fans wowed by three A-list guest stars in new episode
Great Scott! You'll never guess who turns up in The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian fans have been left amazed by the three guest appearances in the latest episode of Star Wars spin-off.
Cameo appearances aren't unusual in The Mandalorian – Jason Sudeikis popped up as a Stormtrooper after all – but the latest episode featured the biggest and most surprising stars yet.
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In the sixth episode of the third season, Din Djarin and Grogu travel to the plant of Plazir-15 that is thriving after the fall of the Empire. The duo then meet the rulers of the planet who are none other than Jack Black and Lizzo.
They play Duchess and Captain Bombardier a slightly eccentric and incredibly wealthy couple who rule the planet in a hybrid of monarchy and democracy.
The plot leads Dharin and Bo-Katan to investigate droid malfunctions on the planet where they cross paths with Plazir-15's commissioner who is played by Back to the Future legend Christopher Lloyd.
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JACK BLACK AND LIZZO GOTTA BE THE WILDEST CAMEOS IN THE ENTIRETY OF STAR WARS pic.twitter.com/lzMe8OQisv— Lalo MANDO SPOILERS (@clonehumor) April 5, 2023
Lloyd's character ends up being the one causing the malfunctions as part of his plot to undermine the rule of the Bombardier's.
He gets the meatier role of the three, complete with a monologue that namedrops prequels villain Count Dooku.
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Christopher Lloyd cameos in The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 6 “Guns for Hire” #TheMandalorian #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration2023 pic.twitter.com/62hEKLORFF— Atom (@theatomreview) April 5, 2023
Fans have been reacting positively to the surprise appearances on social media with one saying: "Seeing Christopher Lloyd in Mandalorian has cheered me right up this morning, can’t lie."
Another said: "Lizzo, Jack Black, and Christopher Lloyd all in one episode? the best unexpected cameos."
One fan joked: "Lizzo's manifesting powers are on another level," making reference to the time the pop star dressed up as Grogu for Halloween.
In 2021, photos emerged of Lizzo out partying in the Grogu get-up to which she said jokingly: "A representative from Grogu's publicity team has issued a statement regarding the paparazzi photos taken last night: 'Grogu aka Baby Yoda aka The Child has no recollection of these events.
"In fact, these events never happened *jedi hand wave.*'"
The Mandalorian is streaming on Disney+.
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