Sigourney Weaver Joins Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Sigourney Weaver revealed the main reason she decided to join the cast of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. It was not the star-studded cast or the legacy of the franchise, but the script written by Jon Favreau that truly captured her interest.
Weaver's Role and Background
Known for her iconic work in the Alien franchise, Weaver brings a new dimension to the Star Wars universe. In the film, she plays Ward, a colonel leading the New Republic's Adelphi Rangers. Her character was previously a pilot for the Rebel Alliance.
Production and Cast Details
The Mandalorian & Grogu aims to bring the Star Wars saga back to the big screen under Jon Favreau's direction. Favreau co-wrote the film with Dave Filoni. Lucasfilm produces the movie, and it is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The movie continues the story from the highly acclaimed Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin, joined by new key cast members Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne.
Sigourney Weaver on Joining the Project
"What really drew me to Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu was Jon Favreau’s script."
Author's Summary: Sigourney Weaver joined The Mandalorian & Grogu primarily because of Jon Favreau’s compelling script, bringing her talent from the Alien series to the Star Wars saga's next chapter.