Baby Yoda now has two new celebrity friends.
Lizzo and Jack Black surprised “The Mandalorian” viewers when they made cameos on a recent episode.
The Season 3 episode dropped on Disney+ yesterday, with fans going wild over the two stars’ shocking appearances.
The “Juice” singer, 34, portrayed the Duchess Of Plazir-15, while the “School of Rock” actor, 53, played Captain Bombardier.
The pair both appeared as diplomats for the planet Plazer-15.
In the scene, the Grammy winner sported a dark blue gown and a glittery headpiece.
The comedian wore a gold cape, blue army suit and majestic long beard.
“What are lizzo and jack black doing here?” a person wondered on Twitter.
Lizzo and Jack Black cuddle Baby Yoda in “The Mandalorian.” Lucasfilm“Ok like, i’m SO obsessed with lizzo and jack black in #TheMandalorian,” someone else gushed.
“I don’t know how many people are still watching #TheMandalorian. But I feel like more people need to know that at one point in the latest episode, Lizzo scratches Grogu’s head like he’s a tiny little cat,” one joked, referring to Baby Yoda‘s itty-bitty head.
The Season 3 episode was entitled “Guns for Hire.” LucasfilmA fan added: “#TheMandalorian spoilers: Lizzo’s manifesting powers are on another level.”
There were a few viewers who didn’t particularly like the stunt casting, though they appreciated the people involved.
“LOVE THEM BUT I HATED THIS SO MUCH 😭!” a user complained. “Love them but I didn’t like them in here, or maybe I just didn’t like the ep,” another viewer seconded.
Lizzo even tweeted yesterday her excitement about starring in the show, writing: “I’m in Star Wars YALL!”
She posed alongside an array of mini-Yoda figurines and stuffed animals.
Black also commemorated the fun event by sharing a post of the duo in full makeup and costume on Instagram, writing: “So fun working. with @lizzobeeating on @themandalorian as the king and queen of Plazir-15!!!”
Veteran character actor Christopher Lloyd also popped up in the episode.
