Today was an exciting day for Star Wars fans as it was announced that Back to the Future icon Christopher Lloyd would be joining the third season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. It’s currently unclear who Lloyd is playing on the Disney+ series, but The Hollywood Reporter describs his part as a guest star role. This won’t be the only time in recent memory Lloyd has been a part of a popular show. The actor has appeared as a live-action version of Rick Sanchez, the Rick and Morty character inspired by Back to the Future‘s Doc Brown. His recent filmography also includes The Tender Bar and Nobody, which might be getting a sequel soon.
“I thought that maybe if Rick and Morty are out there in space somewhere and accidentally Doc and Marty are out there they could somehow meet,” Lloyd said of the two franchises crossing over in a recent interview with The Illuminerdi. “[T]hat could be a good story. Where does it go from there? You know, ’cause I think that those are four characters that would be fun to watch and good writing.”
Lloyd has yet to speak out on his casting in Star Wars, but plenty of fans have taken to Twitter today to celebrate the news. You can check out some of the posts below…
Christopher Lloyd in The Mandalorian season 3? That’s some damn good news pic.twitter.com/Zv72hLY0kv
Reading the real reason why Christopher Lloyd is trending: pic.twitter.com/sEX3MpOJ50
When you see that Christopher Lloyd was cast in #TheMandalorian S3: pic.twitter.com/FogO3N6rVU
Christopher Lloyd joining the Star Wars universe just feel right. Why hasn’t he already been a part of the Star Wars franchise? I guess better late than never. Welcome to the @starwars universe, Christopher Lloyd! #StarWars
It’s now confirmed that Christopher Lloyd will be playing Darth Fester in season 3 of The Mandalorian! pic.twitter.com/Iu1nvDRRVP
I hope Christopher Lloyd is less Doc Brown, and more unhinged murderous dad figure from Nobody in Mandalorian
If Christopher Lloyd’s character’s name in The Mandalorian season 3 isn’t Del Orean what even is the point
Amy Sedaris X Christopher Lloyd romance subplot in Mandalorian S3.
This is a good idea ? https://t.co/vuivBNkQM8 pic.twitter.com/mj656GIm31
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD HAS BEEN CAST IN THE MANDALORIAN LETS GO pic.twitter.com/4PD2LLXgXw
What if Christopher Lloyd is the voice of Grogu?
