Sigourney Weaver Joins Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Sigourney Weaver revealed the main reason she joined the cast of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu was the script written by Jon Favreau, rather than the franchise's legacy or star-studded cast.
Weaver's Role and Career
Known for her iconic role in the Alien franchise, Weaver adds another notable credit to her career with this Star Wars project. In the film, she portrays Ward, a colonel and leader of the New Republic's Adelphi Rangers, who formerly served as a pilot for the Rebel Alliance.
"What really caught my interest was Jon Favreau’s script," Weaver told Empire magazine.
About the Film
The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to bring the Star Wars saga back to cinemas under the direction and co-writing of Jon Favreau, alongside Dave Filoni. The movie is produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The story continues the adventure from the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian and stars Pedro Pascal reprising his role as Din Djarin, with Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne joining in important new roles.
Main Cast Highlights
- Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin
- Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward
- Jeremy Allen White
- Jonny Coyne
Author's summary: Sigourney Weaver joined The Mandalorian & Grogu driven primarily by Jon Favreau’s compelling script, marking a significant addition to her distinguished sci-fi career.