“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has taken the world by storm, and while the main characters were full of hype, the film’s unexpected little Anzellan stole the show. The film’s depiction of alien species caught the attention of many fans online, who expressed their appreciation for the 2019 character take.
Here’s a look at the sound that brings the young band to life.
Who speaks? Anzilanians In “The Mandalorian and Grogu”
The voice behind the adorable bipedal creatures is none other than Shirley Henderson! The famous actress has been in the industry for a long time and is best remembered for her role in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise as Moaning Myrtle. The Scottish actress has worked for decades in the film industry, and also became famous for her role as Jude in the Bridget Jones films.She also voiced the character in the 2019 film as well, specifically playing Babu Frik, a droid builder who worked with the Spice Runners of Kijimi, and was alive during the New Republic Era in the Star Wars universe.On the work front, the actress is set to star in the absurdist comedy “Love Is Not the Answer,” starring opposite the likes of Pamela Anderson, Steve Coogan, Jamie Dornan, Julia Best-Warner, and Lucas Hedges.
What are Anzilians?
First introduced in 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”, Anzellans are sentient alien beings. They are famous for the tiny lenses in their floating eyes, which can see microscopic details in anything.In “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, the Azellans and Grogu team up to rescue Din Djarin from Pedro Pascal when he is captured by a bounty hunter. One of the film’s most talked-about scenes involves this rescue mission, when Al-Azilan is heard encouraging the 50-year-old by saying: “Come on, baby. You can do it.”
