It looks like we may finally know who will be at the forefront of the upcoming live-actionStar WarsTV seriesThe Mandalorian. According to a new rumor,NarcosandGame of Thronesstar Pedro Pascal is being eyed as a potential lead for the show, which is being headed up byIron ManandThe Jungle BookdirectorJon Favreau. Based on what we’ve recently learned about the series, Pascal would make for an interesting and fitting choice.
It was recently revealed by Jon Favreau himself that the series will be titledThe Mandalorian. It will take place following the events ofReturn of the Jediand prior to the formation of the First Order, who we were introduced to inThe Force Awakens. This lone Mandalorian gunman won’t be Boba Fett, but will instead be a “new warrior” who it seems will be cut from the same cloth, operating in the outer rim, far from the authority, law and order of the New Republic. Sounds like it basically could be aBounty Hunter Western in the Star Wars universe.
Again, we must caution that this is just a rumor for now. And even ifPedro Pascalis being considered for the lead inThe Mandalorian, he may not ultimately be the actor who ends up winning the surely coveted part. That said, he would make for a great choice. Aside from his work on the small screen in HBO’sGame of Thronesand Netflix’s acclaimed drug cartel dramaNarcos, the actor has been making a name for himself on the big screen inKingsman: The Golden Circle, as well as the upcomingWonder Woman 1984. Since this series will surely be a cinematic affair, Pascal represents the best of both worlds.
Given that production is just around the corner, we should be getting some sort of official release from Lucasfilm in the very near future regarding the cast and crew who will be working on the series. So if Pedro Pascal is indeed up for the lead role, we should know sooner rather than later. If not him, whoever it is, we’ll know soon enough.The Mandaloriandoes not yet have a release date, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted as any new details are made available. This rumor was first reported byMaking Star Wars.
