It’s official — “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” will have a third season, and it may begin production before the second season is over.
What’s going on?
Executive producer and showrunner Jon Favreau recently told Variety that “The Mandalorian” remains “on schedule” to begin production “before the end of the year” despite the coronavirus pandemic.
- “We’re operating under the assumption that we’ll be able to go forward,” Favreau said.
Favreau said the show’s innovative way of filming — using wall-like video panels to show various locations — will allow it to film during the pandemic.
- “We’re in very small situations and oftentimes we have a lot of characters in masks,” he said. “And we also have a lot of digital work that augments things. So we’re a show that’s probably well-equipped to be flexible based on the protocols that are emerging surrounding work restarting.”
Season 3 details
Favreau reportedly began writing season 3 weeks before the pandemic started. Art concepts have already been developed for the third season, as I wrote about for Deseret.
- One source told Variety: “We’ve just started preproduction and are looking into further adventures for the Mandalorian in Season 3.”
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian” star Giancarlo Esposito said in an interview with People magazine that the show will add depth in the second season, which will be explored in season 3.
- “We’re living in a universe that is huge and there’s so much to explore, so I think this show is going to lay the groundwork for the depth and breath that’s gonna come in Season Three and Season Four, where you’re really gonna start to get answers.”
A larger world
Favreau also told Entertainment Weekly the show will introduce viewers to a larger world, taking cues from “Game of Thrones.”
- “The new season is about introducing a larger story in the world. The stories become less isolated, yet each episode has its own flavor, and hopefully we’re bringing a lot more scope to the show.”
- “As we introduce other characters, there are opportunities to follow different storylines. The world was really captivated by ‘Game of Thrones’ and how that evolved as the characters followed different storylines — that’s very appealing to me as an audience member.”