Martin Scorsese provides the voice for a food-truck character named Hugo Durant in the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian and Grogu” [1, 2].
The appearance marks a rare foray into voice acting for the Academy Award-winning director, blending high-profile cinema prestige with the expansive Star Wars universe.
In a scene shared earlier this month, Scorsese's character, a four-armed Ardennian [3, 4], prepares a sandwich for the Mandalorian, played by Pedro Pascal [1, 2]. The interaction takes place within the interior of a food truck in the fictional Star Wars galaxy [1].
The cameo was arranged due to the longtime friendship between Scorsese and series creator Jon Favreau [5]. The character's name, Hugo, serves as a nod to Scorsese's 2011 film “Hugo” [5].
Favreau credited a producer for facilitating the collaboration. "She socializes with him, and she's like a gold-star producer, so this was an easy one for her," Favreau said [6].
The series is slated for release in 2026 [7]. The footage of the interaction was first highlighted in a clip published on May 22, 2026 [1].
“Martin Scorsese lends his voice to the food‑truck character Hugo Durant”
This cameo illustrates the trend of incorporating legendary directors into franchise storytelling, often as 'Easter eggs' for cinephiles. By referencing Scorsese's own filmography through the character name Hugo, the production creates a meta-textual link between the director's historical interest in cinema and the modern spectacle of the Star Wars brand.
