• Jon Favreau is an iconic American director
  • He will be taking on the next big 'Star Wars' film
  • HERE is what we know so far about the movie

It's all in good hands. That's for certain! Favreau, creator of 'The Mandalorian' on Disney+, will helm the new 'Star Wars' film which is set to go into production this year, 'Variety' reports. In the past, Favreau has found a way to tell stories while also tugging at the heartstrings, which is exactly what the franchise needs now!

Jon will be adding a new spin on things

The Disney+ series follows a "Mandalorian", played by Pedro Pascal, who takes "Grogu", aka "Baby Yoda," under his wing. The fourth season of the show is currently in development. It's not clear how the movie will fit into the series timeline.

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Favreau issued a statement about the upcoming project. "I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice, Grogu, to the big screen is extremely exciting..."

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