Cullen Douglas, a 2012 graduate of Cocoa Beach High School, has a role in the new 'Star Wars' film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' which opened Memorial Day weekend and grossed $100 million domestically in its first weekend. Douglas plays Prefect Nobah, a character listed in the film's end credits. The movie, directed by Jon Favreau, continues the story from the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' which introduced the popular character Grogu, known as Baby Yoda.
Douglas, who uses the stage name Cullen Douglas, has appeared in shows like 'Agents of SHIELD' and 'Grey's Anatomy,' as well as the 2019 film 'Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective.' He confirmed his role on Instagram on May 22, writing, 'This is the way ... I’m incredibly happy to finally share that I play Prefect Nobah in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.' The post included a screenshot of the film’s credits showing his character’s name.
The movie is the first new 'Star Wars' film since 2019’s 'The Rise of Skywalker.' It features Pedro Pascal returning as Din Djarin, the Mandalorian, and is designed to be accessible to audiences unfamiliar with the Disney+ series. Douglas said in his post that the role was 'a brief appearance in a massive universe, but one I was deeply grateful to be part of.'
Favreau directed the film, which is part of the broader 'Star Wars' franchise. The movie’s release marked a major event for fans, with the original 'Mandalorian' series credited with making Grogu a cultural phenomenon. Douglas’s role, while small, connects him to a global audience and highlights the Space Coast’s ties to the entertainment industry.