Fans of the "Star Trek" franchise might note that Lloyd's "The Mandalorian" turn isn't the first time the actor has appeared in a villainous role in an iconic star-themed sci-fi franchise. In 1984, he played the main antagonist in the third "Star Trek" movie, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Lloyd's Kligon commander Kruge is a powerful villain who seeks to weaponize the Genesis terraforming device, and finds himself in a ruthless collision course with the skeleton crew of the USS Enterprise.

Having now officially joined the ranks of actors who are in both "Star Trek" and "Star Wars," Lloyd has the luxury of playing two radically different villains in the franchises. The understated, yet politically frustrated Helgait is a far cry from the theatrical Kruge, and both make worthy additions in the actor's lengthy and impressive résumé.