Martin Scorsese Joins Star Wars Franchise After Marvel Movie Debate

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Seven years after publicly discussing the impact of big-budget franchises on filmmaking, Martin Scorsese is now part of one. The acclaimed director, known for championing traditional cinema, will lend his voice to a character in , playing an Ardennian shopkeeper.

The mysterious character played by Scorsese is eager to help Din Djarin at first, but he immediately becomes distant when Din mentions the Hutts. It’s clear he wants nothing to do with them.

Martin Scorsese isn’t new to voice acting – he previously voiced a character in the 2004 film Shark Tale. He’s also not the first acclaimed director to appear in The Mandalorian. Remember “The Client,” who hired Din Djarin to find Grogu? That was played by a well-known director, and his delivery of the line, “I would like to see the baby,” became instantly iconic and a popular meme.

It’s likely to be unusual seeing Martin Scorsese direct a Star Wars film. Some online have portrayed him negatively after he expressed his opinions on the superhero genre, labeling him as someone who dislikes popular movies. Whether that’s a fair assessment of his work is debatable.

Martin Scorsese didn’t build his career on small, niche films. His work became incredibly popular, especially with a particular generation of young men, to the point where it was sometimes playfully labeled a ‘red flag’ movie – meaning it might indicate certain personality traits.

Martin Scorsese Joins The Mandalorian and Grogu

Scorsese was mainly discussing artistic goals, and his point applies to all forms of media. He distinguishes between blockbuster franchises and what he considers true “cinema,” much like the difference between a simple beach read and a respected literary work. These types of content have different aims, and ignoring that distinction oversimplifies the discussion.

Martin Scorsese’s recent comments reflect his disappointment with the current state of Hollywood. The industry, like many others, is focused on maximizing profits each quarter, which means it heavily favors big-budget films expected to earn a lot of money at the box office. This leaves less opportunity for smaller, less expensive films – the kind Scorsese prefers to make.

Just because someone prefers calm doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy something exciting now and then. Like most things in life, a mix of experiences is usually best. And sometimes, things aren’t simply one way or another – they fall on a scale, offering a range of possibilities.

George Lucas’s Star Wars, while inspired by the adventure serials like Flash Gordon, was also heavily influenced by the films of Akira Kurosawa. Kurosawa’s Japanese movies were popular in American art house cinemas, and ideas often flow between different kinds of filmmaking – nothing is created in isolation.

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters on May 22.

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2026-02-17 20:18