Jon Favreau to Direct New Movie , ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’.<br />Favreau, creator of 'The Mandalorian' on Disney+, will helm the new 'Star Wars' film which is set to go into production this year, 'Variety' reports. .<br />The Disney+ series follows a Mandalorian, played by Pedro Pascal, who takes Grogu, <br />aka "Baby Yoda," under his wing.<br />The Disney+ series follows a Mandalorian, played by Pedro Pascal, who takes Grogu, <br />aka "Baby Yoda," under his wing.<br />The fourth season of the show <br />is currently in development.<br />It's not clear how the movie will <br />fit into the series timeline.<br />Favreau issued a statement <br />about the upcoming project.<br />I have loved telling stories set <br />in the rich world that George Lucas <br />created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice, Grogu, to the big screen is extremely exciting, John Favreau, via statement.<br />'The Mandalorian & Grogu' represents <br />the first 'Star Wars' movie since <br />'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' which <br />was released in 2019, 'Variety' reports. .<br />'The Mandalorian & Grogu' represents <br />the first 'Star Wars' movie since <br />'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' which <br />was released in 2019, 'Variety' reports. .<br />Favreau will produce the new movie alongside Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, the creator of 'Ahsoka,' a series within the 'Mandalorian' universe.<br />Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have <br />ushered into 'Star Wars' two new and <br />beloved characters, and this new story <br />is a perfect fit for the big screen, Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, via statement
