Diego Luna seems thrilled to be bringing more diversity to a galaxy far, far away.

A Mexican inStar Wars?

he exclaimed during an appearance onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.

ALL CROPS: Diego Luna “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is seen at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by)

Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.

And in a role that actually lasts more than 10 seconds.

Im a huge fan, he told host Ellen DeGeneres.

I was backstage looking at the clip, going like, I cant believe thats me.

Like, Oh my god, look how cool these are.'

You run away from your past.

I crossed the border.

I start to speak English to attempt to avoid going back to that, he joked.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Storydrops into theaters on Dec. 16.