In a major turn of events, the beloved characters from the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, are set to make their cinematic debut. The highly anticipated Star Wars feature film, directed by the acclaimed Jon Favreau, is slated for production in 2024.
Favreau, the visionary behind The Mandalorian series, expressed his enthusiasm for expanding the saga to the grandeur of the big screen. “I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting,” shared Favreau, hinting at the epic scale fans can expect from this cinematic journey.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting,”
John Favreau
Joining forces with Favreau in the production are Lucasfilm veterans Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. Kennedy, the President of Lucasfilm, praised Favreau and Filoni for introducing two iconic characters to the Star Wars universe. “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,” remarked Kennedy.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is poised to take center stage in Lucasfilm’s extensive feature-development slate. This cinematic venture joins the ranks of upcoming films helmed by distinguished directors such as Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is simultaneously working on the highly anticipated Ahsoka Season 2.
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As fans eagerly anticipate the transition of their favorite Star Wars duo from the streaming realm to the cinematic universe, the force is undeniably strong with The Mandalorian & Grogu as it charts its course toward an epic adventure on the big screen.
This news was first announced on www.starwars.com.