LOS ANGELES. Get ready”Star Wars” enthusiasts, as the adorable Baby Yoda is set to grace the silver screen in a new cinematic adventure. Lucasfilm and Disney jointly announced on Tuesday that Jon Favreau will be at the helm of “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a highly anticipated production slated to commence later this year.
While a specific release date has yet to be disclosed, the revelation brought joy to the hearts of “Star Wars” fans who have eagerly awaited a new film since the 2019 release of “The Rise of Skywalker.”
“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will serve as a seamless continuation of the immensely popular Disney+ series. Details about the cast remain under wraps, leaving fans in suspense. Pedro Pascal, who has masterfully portrayed the enigmatic masked bounty hunter for three seasons on the small screen, is expected to reprise his role. Joining Favreau in the production will be Dave Filoni, the creative mind behind the series, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” expressed Favreau in a statement. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
Kathleen Kennedy chimed in, stating, “Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into ‘Star Wars’ two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.”
In addition to “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” several other exciting “Star Wars” projects are in the pipeline. Filmmakers Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, the latter concurrently working on the second season of “Ahsoka,” are all contributing to the expanding universe that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
