Yes, that was Martin Scorsese you heard in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

The release ofThe Mandalorian and Groguthis holiday weekend marked the return ofStar Warsto the theaters for the first time since 2019'sStar Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. While the movie hasn't gotten rave reviews from critics --it sits at 63% on Rotten Tomatoes-- the audiences are loving it to the tune of 89%.

Moviegoers may have been in for a surprise when they sat through the opening credits in theaters this weekend as a very familiar, yet unexpected, name popped up on screen. Martin Scorsese, the iconic director of movies such asGoodfellas,Taxi DriverandKillers of the Flower Moon, got high billing inThe Mandalorian and Grogu.

So, who did he play? That would be Hugo Durant, the very helpful informant and sandwich maker on the remote planet of Shakari.

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It's not the first time Scorsese has lent his voice talents to a movie -- he voiced Sykes inShark Talein 2004 among others -- but it might be the first time he has four arms.

The Mandalorian and Groguis in theaters now.

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