TheStar Warsmovies span more than 50 years in-universe, making it hard for any one character to appear in all the films, but one actor has managed to do it. With so many characters and so many different storylines throughoutall theStar Warsmovies, it’s hard to believe that any one character could make so many appearances. There are iconic characters that make appearances across trilogies, and with different actors portraying these characters, such as Ewan McGregor taking over the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequel trilogy cast.
Star Warsis also known for reusing actors for cameo appearances in different titles. Mark Hamill, who is best known for portraying Luke Skywalker, has made many cameos throughout theStar Warsfranchise playing other characters. Hamill’s skills in voice acting have allowed him to voice various droids and appear as Darth Bane inStar Wars: The Clone Wars.
When it comes to droids, they technically don’t age like other characters, meaning they can appear again and again without ever having to change. This is partially how C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels has been able to appear in every singleStar Warsmovie.
Anthony Daniels Is In Every Star Wars Movie
Even The Spin-Offs Too
Anthony Daniels is best known for portraying the loveable protocol droid C-3PO.C-3PO made appearances in all nine of the Skywalker saga movie, as well as a cameo inRogue One: A Star Wars Story.While he was the trusted friend of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa in the originalStar Warstrilogy, audiences got to learn Threepio’s origins in the prequel trilogy. It was shown that a young, enslaved Anakin Skywalker was in the process of building him duringStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
Daniels alsocameoed inSolo: A Star Wars Story, just not as the well-known C-3PO. Instead,Daniels cameoed as a human miner named Tak. A con artist, Tak was eventually enslaved and worked at the spice mines of Kessel. These slaves, including Tak, were eventually freed after Qi’ra killed the Pyke capo Quay Tolsite. Though a minor role, Daniels' appearance means he’s appeared in everyStar Warsmovie to date.
Star Wars Has Secretly Turned Anthony Daniels Into Its Own Stan Lee
And It’s Kind Of Great
Marvel used to have a great tradition of having Stan Lee cameo in most Marvel-associated films and television shows. In fact, by the end of Stan Lee’s life, it was odder for him not to appear - it was simply expected. The same can now be said for Anthony Daniels. While Daniels didn’t create the IP like Stan Lee did,Daniels played a vital role in the original trilogy that helped solidifyStar Wars’ legacyas a franchise.
Daniels’ consistent appearances not only in Star Wars films, but also in shows like The Clone Wars and most recently Ahsoka, provide a sense of familiarity and comfort for Star Wars fans old and new.
Daniels’ consistent appearances not only inStar Warsfilms, but also in shows likeThe Clone Warsand most recentlyAhsoka, provide a sense of familiarity and comfort forStar Warsfans old and new. Similarly to how fans expected to see Stan Lee in Marvel movies, it’s now seemingly an unwritten rule thatDaniels - as C-3PO or otherwise - must make an appearance in aStar Warsmovie.
Will Star Wars Continue This Tradition With The Mandalorian And Grogu?
We Can Only Hope
It’s certainly within the realm of possibility for C-3PO to make a cameo inStar Wars’ first film since 2019,The Mandalorian and Grogu. We know thatThe Mandalorian and Grogu’s place in theStar Warstimelinealigns with when Leia Organa was the senator holding the role of leader of the Defense Council. With Din Djarin and Grogu now working with theNew Republic, it’s possible to see C-3PO make a cameo like the one seen inAhsokaseason 1. If not, Anthony Daniels could always appear as another character, similar to his small role as Tak inSolo.
The Mandalorian and Groguhits theaters May 30, 2025.
Star Warshas been around for nearly 50 years, and the stories told through film span just about the same time, so it’s truly unique that one actor has been able to appear in every single movie. While Anthony Daniels isn’t the most recognizable actor, especially not while in his C-3PO costume, his appearances are like little additional Easter eggs for fans to find. It’s still unclear if Daniels will appear inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, but fans can hold out hope for an Anthony Daniels cameo inStar Wars’ next title.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
