The latest episode of "The Mandalorian" featured two unexpected faces in the Star Wars galaxy: Lizzo and Jack Black.
The fifth episode of the series’ third season, ‘Chapter 22: Guns For Hire’, premiered on Disney+ yesterday (April 5). Neither artists’ cameos were announced beforehand, making them both surprise appearances. They show up in the same scene, taking the roles of royalty on the faraway planet of Plazir-15 – Lizzo as The Duchess and Black as Captain Bombardier, respectively.
Black took to Instagram to talk about how it was “so fun” to work with the ‘Special’ singer “as the king and queen of Plazir-15”, He also share selfies he took in their costumes.
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The Grammy-winning artist also took to the platform to post a photo commemorating her cameo, posing with her collection of Grogu toys and memorabilia.
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She also penned down an emotional message for her father, writing: “As a kid my dad showed me Star Wars like a rite of passage. When I got the role of The Dutchess I cried all day. Dad I wish u were here to see this! Thanks to everyone in the Galaxy I am now part of the ever-expanding saga of the stars This is The Way May the Force be with U.”
"The Mandalorian" has two chapters left to air in its third season; the seventh episode will begin streaming on Wednesday, April 12, with the eighth and final landing a week later, April 19.
The episodes were directed by Rick Famuyiwa, who also helmed this season’s premiere, while this week’s episode was directed by Bryce Dallas Howard; many fans online have compared it – both favorably and less so – to Blade Runner.
Moreover, there will be two Star Wars series slated to release in 2023 and both tied into the narrative of The Mandalorian – Ahsoka is on track to premiere on Disney+ this summer, while the Jude Law vehicle Skeleton Crew is set to debut at the end of the year.
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