StarWars.com confirms a number of recent reports by officially announcing the cast members for the upcoming live-action series, "
The Mandalorian, set to air on Disney+, the soon to launch streaming service.
Pedro Pascal
(Narcos) will star in the lead role as a lone Mandalorian gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, alongside Gina Carano (
Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (
Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (
Supernatural), Carl Weathers (
Predator), Omid Abtahi (
American Gods), Werner Herzog (
Grizzly Man), and Nick Nolte (
Affliction).
Executive Producer Jon Favreau says, “We’re having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we’re up to.”
Currently in production, The Mandalorian is written and executive produced by Jon Favreau, with Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) directing the first episode and serving as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Additional episodic directors include Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok).
(Source:
StarWars.com)
