After previous rumors and speculation,Sigourney Weaverhas officially confirmed that she will be appearing inThe Mandalorian & Grogu, marking her long-awaited debut in theStar Warsfranchise. Details aboutThe Mandalorian & Groguare still quite sparse, even if new movie footage shown at D23: The Ultimate Disney Event provided audiences with a few new crumbs to go off of. This includes its cast list, which, aside from star Pedro Pascal and Steve Blum (Zeb Orrelios), is practically nonexistent. Now, however, a sci-fi legend has become the next name to join this duo.
Everything We Know About The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie
The Mandalorian’s story will continue with a Star Wars movie. Here’s everything we know about the project, including cast, release, and timeline.
Weaver has revealed toDeadlinethat she’s currently working onThe Mandalorian & Grogu.Weaver even “got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day,“which is no doubt a highlight for any actor who’s new toThe Mandalorianfranchise. The actor doesn’t provide any specific details about her role, but at this stage, she doesn’t need to. Even just knowing someone of her caliber is a part of this upcomingStar Warsmovie is an absolute thrill.
I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu [which will be directed by Jon Favreau]. I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day. I’m filming that before I go to London for The Tempest at the end of the year.
This Proves Star Wars Is Stepping Up Its Game For Its Next Movie
Weaver is a Huge Name to Have Attached to This Project
Given how few details are out there aboutThe Mandalorian & Grogu, this is an incredibly exciting update, particularly because of how talented and renowned Weaver is as an actor. FromAlienstoAvatar,Weaver has time and time again proven why she’s considered a legend in the sci-fi genre. It’s almost a wonder that she hasn’t yet been a part ofStar Warsbefore this point, and she certainly fits in perfectly with the franchise. Including her in thenextStar Warsmovieis an important, and an exciting, choice.
Star Warshas a lot to prove withThe Mandalorian & Grogu, given the fact they haven’t released a movie since 2019’sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerand they have infamously scrapped quite a few movie projects that they had in the works. Ironically, however, it was the success ofThe Mandalorianthat convinced them to focus on TV, and now it will beThe Mandalorianthat takes the franchise back to the movie theater once again. Weaver will no doubt play a large role in helping this to truly work.
While Weaver’s name is certainly a big draw forThe Mandalorian & Grogu,it’s her acting caliber that’s the most thrilling part of this news. Whether she plays a helpful hero, a sinister villain, or someone in between, Weaver’s performance will no doubt elevateStar Wars’next movie to brand-new heights. Her casting alone thus points towardsStar Warsis aiming high withThe Mandalorian & Grogu, and if its big screen debut is anything like its TV debut, then it will certainly deliver.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
