Jon Favreau teases the scale of what's in store for Mando and Grogu in The Mandalorian season 3. The Mandalorian has proved a commercial and critical hit for the Star Wars universe, successfully kickstarting the franchise's move to live-action TV. The show follows bounty hunter Din Djarin, AKA the titular Mandalorian, as he navigates a post-The Return of the Jedi galaxy with his would-be Jedi companion Grogu at his side. Despite the show slowly building on Star Wars lore, The Mandalorian has made use of the wider franchise to tell Din's story, featuring key appearances from several well-established Star Wars characters along the way. With two seasons and a The Book of Boba Fett spin-off already under its belt, The Mandalorian looks to its promising future to continue its tale, with both a season 3 confirmed for March 1 and an Ahsoka spin-off set to air in 2023.
With viewers already impressed with what The Mandalorian has to offer, Favreau's latest comments are sure to make fans reach a fever pitch. Detailed by The Mandalorian season 3's epic scale, describing a Mandalore-centric season 3. Despite giving little away, Favreau hints at the show's space battles, while also calling it a "very ambitious season." Check out Favreau's comments in full below:
I will say that the scope of it is getting bigger, we have really cool space battles, we have lots of Mandalorians, we have the planet of Mandalore which we've been talking about for a long time. We get to see the Mandalorian culture, and many of the wonderful actors you've seen in previous seasons return, and you'll see them all work together on this show. It's been a very ambitious season, a lot of our directors have returned, we have a very experienced team that have been working together for a long time and I think a lot of people are going to enjoy what we have in store.
What Going To Mandalore Means For The Mandalorian Season 3
The Mandalorian season 3 already looks to be the show's biggest yet, especially as it promises to bring Din and Grogu to Mandalore. Homeworld of the fearsome Mandalorians, the pair are set to head to Mandalore to allow Din to redeem himself after removing his helmet, with Mandalore the only place he can earn the right to, once again, call himself a true Mandalorian. Of course, with Death Watch leader Bo-Katan Kryz out for Din's Darksaber, the series looks to be heading for a Mandalorian civil war.
Despite Mandalore being rich in lore, the planet has yet to be properly introduced into the live-action Star Wars realm, receiving its biggest on-screen appearance in the animated The Clone Wars series. But now, thanks to its importance to Din and The Mandalorian's future, one of Star Wars' most interesting locations is finally getting the screen time it deserves. Favreau's comments about upping the scale are also positive steps for The Mandalorian, especially as the show has, so far, heavily relied on cameos to propel its storyline. Season 3's ambitions, alongside a new, fascinating location, point to a Mandalorian future that relies on its own merits rather than the strengths of its franchise alone.
While all signs point to the show's continued success, The Mandalorian still has big shoes to fill, especially after Andor. With the latter demonstrating that the franchise is finally not afraid to take risks, the rest of the live-action Star Wars universe has a lot to live up to. With The Mandalorian season 3 closer than many anticipated, viewers don't have too long to wait to find out whether it can build on Andor's achievements and deliver on its truly epic-sounding scale.
Source: Collider