It's been revealed today that Pedro Pascal has been tapped to take on the lead role in upcoming Disney+ Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian. He's been rumoured for a role for a while now but sources tell Variety that he was just one of many actors being considered for the lead role. However, negotiations are well underway and he's expected to star in the series.
Set after the fall of the Empire and before the First Order surfaced, the show is expected to follow the travails of a lone gunfighter (Pascal's character) in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. A number of big-name directors have been signed up, including Dave Filoni, Taika Waititi, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Jon Favreau came up with the concept of the show and will serve as an executive producer.
Despite making the leap to the big screen in recent years with the likes of Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Wonder Woman 1984, Pascal is no stranger to the small screen after starring in the likes of Game of Thrones and Narcos. He's an exciting addition to this show and it will be interesting seeing how the rest of the cast now comes together. What do you guys think of this news?
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