Inspired by the universe of the hit Disney+ series, this new film features Jon Favreau, creator of The Mandalorian, as director.
Sigourney Weaver is located in the Venice Film Festival 2024and revealed that one of his next works will be his first foray into the saga Star Wars. A film where we will see her in very good company, and which, for now, has already served to make friends in this universe.
“I have a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu”Weaver said at the Italian festival, where she went to collect the honorary Golden Lion for her career. Thus, she confirms the rumors that announced her presence in the film that Jon Favreau will direct based on the series of Disney+.
Weaver has also announced that she has already had the opportunity to meet the most iconic character of the saga in recent years. And we are not referring to the one Peter Pascalbut to a certain green bug of unknown origin: “The other day I met Grogu”he adds.
According to the actress, the filming of her scenes in The Mandalorian & Grogu will take place after the summer, since on December 7th he will be in London premiering a production of The storm. Regarding his role, he can only say that it is “very fun.” “I can’t say much for now, but it’s fun to bounce between all these different universes.”
What is known about The Mandalorian movie
Inspired by the universe of the successful series of Disney+this new film features Jon Favreauthe creator of The Mandalorianbehind the camera, while Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni are also involved in the production. While plot details for The Mandalorian and Grogu are kept secret, it is known that their story will take place after the third season of the series.
The Mandalorian and Groguwhich is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2026, will top the list of films in development for Lucasfilmincluding projects led by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold and Dave Filoni.
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