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Deadpool’s Gina Carano Joins the New Star Wars TV Show The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal has a new companion in the wings. MMA fighter-turned-actor Gina Carano has been cast in Jon Favreau’s live-action Star Wars television show, The Mandalorian. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Carano has joined The Mandalorian in an undisclosed role. This follows Tuesday’s surprise announcement that Pascal would be playing the title character in the Disney+ … Continued
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The Mandalorian Picks Up Game of Thrones‘ Pedro Pascal as Its Lead
First he was in Game of Thrones, soon he’ll be in the DC Universe, and now, he’s going to a galaxy far, far away. Variety reports that Pedro Pascal is in talks to star in the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, a piece of casting that was previously rumored but unconfirmed. The article … Continued
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A Major Familiar Face Confirms Their Return to Arrow
There are more rumors about who could appear in The Mandalorian. Get a closer look at Mary Poppins Returns’ animated sequences. The midnight club convenes in new Riverdale pictures. Plus, what’s to come on Doctor Who, a new clip from Ralph Breaks the Internet, and a look at Jason Todd in action on Titans. Spoilers, … Continued
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The Boba Fett Movie Is Apparently Dead, Just Like Boba Fett
Remember just a few months ago how we all thought Logan’s James Mangold could be bringing Star Wars’ most infamous bounty hunter to the big screen? Well, that’s apparently no longer the case, thanks to that hip, new armored badass in Star Wars town. The arrival of The Mandalorian—Jon Favreau’s Star Wars series for the … Continued
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A Brief Guide to the Long, Ever-Changing History of How Star Wars Has Portrayed Mandalorians
From the Holiday Special to The Mandalorian, the Star Wars race that counts Boba and Jango Fett among its numbers has a long history in and out of the narrative of the galaxy far, far away. It’s one that Star Wars has long been enamored with—but its portrayal has ebbed and flowed in fascinating ways … Continued
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The Rifle From The Mandalorian Is a Blast From Star Wars‘ Silliest Past
Now where, where have I seen that before? Last night on Instagram, Jon Favreau, executive producer and writer on The Mandalorian, the upcoming Star Wars live-action television show, posted a sneak peek on his Instagram, one that offers a look into the production while, for a certain type of fan, proving very, very familiar. That, … Continued
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Our Best Look Yet at Vin Diesel’s Arrival in the Valiant Cinematic Universe
The Playmobil movie is real, and is developing a hell of a cast. More set pictures from The Mandalorian hint at its connections to the wider Star Wars timeline. Plus, what’s to come on Supergirl’s return, new pictures from The Kid Who Would Be King, more Black Lightning, and an Arrow villain is sticking around … Continued
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More Intriguing Rumors About The Mandalorian
Zoe Saldana offers some cryptic Avengers 4 clues. The Rock is teaming up with his Jumanji director for a wild new fantasy film on Netflix. Mädchen Amick offers a detailed take on Alice Cooper’s headspace going into Riverdale’s return. Plus, Richard Wenk on his script for the Kraven movie. Put Captain Spoilers in the cargo … Continued
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The Speculation About Avengers 4‘s Real Title Rages On
Who among The Mandalorian’s list of directors could direct which episodes? Vincent D’Onofrio once again stokes the flames of his desire to bring Wilson Fisk to the Marvel movies. Get your first look at the Pet Sematary remake. Plus, what’s to come on the CW’s returning genre shows. Spoilers, assemble! Avengers 4 Just what we’ll … Continued
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Your First Look at The Mandalorian Is Here, Plus a List of Episode Directors
And there it is: Our first look at the star of the upcoming live-action Star Wars TV show, The Mandalorian. StarWars.com revealed the photo along with a list of directors for the show. They include Star Wars alum Dave Filoni, who’ll direct the first episode, as well as Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), … Continued
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The Live-Action Star Wars TV Show Is Called The Mandalorian
Jon Favreau took to his Instagram Wednesday night to reveal the name and plot synopsis of the first live-action Star Wars TV show coming to Disney’s untitled streaming service. It’s called The Mandalorian. In case that embed isn’t working, here’s what it says: After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in … Continued
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A Handy Guide to All the Star Wars Projects That Are Potentially in the Works Right Now
As you might be surprised to hear, there’s a bit of Star Wars drama going on right now (this franchise? Drama? Well I never!), with rumors swirling that a whole bunch of Star Wars spinoffs are allegedly on hold as Lucasfilm refocuses its future plans for the galaxy far, far away. So what do we … Continued