- Primary Subject: Anthony Daniels' secret voice cameo in The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Key Update: Anthony Daniels quietly maintained his historic franchise streak by providing a hidden voice cameo in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 26, 2026
- Quick Answer: Legendary C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels kept his flawless franchise streak alive by voicing the Air Traffic Control droids on Nal Hutta during the movie.
Star Wars vet Anthony Daniels had a secret cameo in the newly released The Mandalorian and Grogu. But which character did he play?
The film marked the return of the Star Wars franchise to the big screen after seven years. While it doesn't feature any major cameos or connections to other parts of the Star Wars universe, audiences still enjoyed its standalone adventure and had modest box office numbers in its opening weekend.
However, as it turns out, an original cast member did have a secret role in the new film, continuing his franchise streak.
Which Character Did Anthony Daniels Play in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
Fans who have seen The Mandalorian and Grogu may have spotted C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels' name in the credits, revealing that he had a secret role in the film.
Obviously, he did not reprise his iconic character in the new film. Instead, he had a voice performance in a minor role during a brief scene that took place in one of the earlier scenes.
StarWars.com confirmed that Daniels voiced the Air Traffic Control droids who gave the Mandalorian, Grogu, and Zeb clearance to land on Nal Hutta to meet with the Hutt twins.
While it is exciting to hear the actor's voice in the film, it also continues his franchise streak, becoming the only actor who has appeared in all Star Wars movies since the original in 1977.
This marks the second instance of Daniels portraying someone other than C-3PO in a Star Wars movie, following his brief appearance as Tak, a Kessel mine slave, in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Given Lucasfilm's seemingly clear fondness for maintaining this tradition, it seems highly likely Daniels will also have a role in next year’s Star Wars: Starfighter. However, given that the timeline of that film is still unclear, the possibility of reprising the role of C-3PO is still in play.
What is The Mandalorian and Grogu About?
In The Mandalorian and Grogu, the evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese, Steve Blum, Dave Filoni, and Matthew Willig.
It is currently showing in theaters worldwide. As we've noted, it is the first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
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