We knew
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi was set to helm an episode of
The Mandalorian, but it looks like he's also going to have a role in the first ever live-action
Star Wars series.
Showrunner Jon Favreau shared a behind-the-scenes image to his Instagram page, featuring Waititi recording his voice while droid bounty hunter IG-88 is visible on the screen in front of him. While this doesn't
necessarily mean the Korg actor is voicing that particular character, it does seem like a very deliberate tease.
IG-88 is a rogue Assassin Droid who's infamous for being one of the most lethal bounty hunters in the galaxy. If Taika is indeed playing him, can we expect a somewhat lighter take on the Phlutdroid?
We'll just have to wait and see, but for now be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.
After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.
In addition to Waititi, Dave Filoni (
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Deborah Chow (
Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (
Dope) and Bryce Dallas Howard (
Solemates) will all helm installments of the series.
There's no release date for
The Mandalorian just yet, but it is expected to premiere on Disney+ at some point next year.
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