Martin Scorsese revealed in Star Wars trailer despite distaste for Disney

Martin Scorsese appears in the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu Go to White Castle, briefly providing the voice of an Ardennian shopkeep with information about the Hutts. Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed his participation. The cameo rekindles discussion of Scorsese’s 2019 comments comparing Marvel films to “theme parks” and calling them “not cinema.” He has since emphasized that he respects the talent involved in blockbuster filmmaking while arguing that franchise pictures are often built to satisfy established audience expectations, leaving less room for the uncertainty and creative risk he associates with art.

Scorsese’s appearance follows a pattern of notable directors popping up in the Star Wars universe and builds on his own occasional acting turns, including roles in Taxi Driver and Killers of the Flower Moon. The piece also notes his long professional relationship with Jon Favreau, who has repeatedly shown admiration for the director.

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