Mandalorian Star Wars Directors: Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard

The men and women joining Jon Favreau to tell the story of the new live-action series "Star Wars" "The Mandalorian" were revealed. Dave Filoni, executive producer of "Clone Wars" / "Rebels", will lead the first episode. The following episodes will be directed by a truly inclusive group, including Bryan Dallas Howard, director of "Thor: Ragnarok," Taika Waititi Rick Famuyiwa ("Dope"), and Deborah Chow, whose credits include "Jessica Jones," "Lost in Space." And Better Call Saul.

For any TV show, it would be an exciting team of directors, but for the live-action universe "Star Wars", it is particularly noteworthy.

When hiring Favreau (who, like 96% of those who worked on feature films "Star Wars," is a white man), was announced, Lucasfilm's president, Kathleen Kennedy, said in part The announcement's "series will allow Jon the opportunity to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a strong talent base." "

On Wednesday, Favreau revealed via Instagram just enough premise about "The Mandalorian" to excite fans and allow them to theorize who could be the "Mandalorian", including the revelation that he do not Boba Fett or Jango Fett, and the story runs between episodes VI and VII:

In the meantime, Disney has provided a first glimpse of the character, as noted above, which offers no clue to his race, gender, or species. But he / she looks strong enough to survive as a "fighter" in a galaxy far away.

"The Mandalorian" is expected to debut in Disney's standalone streaming service in 2019. Production has begun.

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