Rumored The Mandalorian & Grogu actor confirms she'll be starring in the movie
Aug. 28, 2024A sci-fi legend has confirmed the rumors and joined the cast
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Good news Star Wars fans, the rumors about Sigourney Weaver starring in the upcomingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie were true as the Alien star confirms her casting.
“I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu,” confirmed Weaver in an interview withDeadline. “I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day.” The Avatar star then revealed that filming for her role will wrap before the end of this year.
Weaver is the first star to confirm their casting. As of right now, it is unclear who else will appear in the upcoming flick, although we can guess that The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal will reprise his role, alongside Baby Yoda a.k.a. Grogu of course. One Star Wars character who will not be making an appearance is Boba Fett. The Book of Boba Fett starTemuera Morrison recently revealedthe news, adding that the spin-off show’s bad reception may have affected the future of his character forever.
No wider cast list for The Mandalorian & Grogu has been revealed at this moment. The movie is directed by The Mandalorian series creator Jon Favreau withAhsokacreator Dave Filoni andLucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedy producing.
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