The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars television series, is almost here. On November 12, the first episode ofThe Mandalorianwill debut alongside Disney+, but you don’t need to wait until then to see more of the show. A new trailer just arrived, offering a better look at the seedier side of a galaxy far, far away. And it looks like carbonite has become the de facto method of transporting prisoners for the galaxy’s seedy underbelly.
The MandalorianstarsGame of Thrones‘ Pablo Pascalas the titular gunslinger, Gina Carano as a former Rebel Shock Trooper named Cara Dune, Carl Weathers as bounty hunter Greef Carga, and Taika Waititi as the voice of assassin droid IG-11. Other cast members include three-time Oscar nominee Nick Nolte, award-winning director Werner Herzog, and Giancarlo Esposito, who’s best known for playing the villainous Gus Fring onBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul.
The Mandaloriantakes place a few years afterReturn of the Jedi, when the Galactic Empire is on the run and the Rebel Alliance has transformed into the New Republic.The Mandalorianis less concerned with politics, however, and more how the end of the Galactic Civil War affects citizens on the fringes of the galaxy.
Series creator Jon Favreau says thatThe Mandalorianwill have a spaghetti western vibe, and that it was specifically inspired by the beginning ofStar Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, particularly the infamous cantina scene.
Currently, Disney is developingthree live-action Star Wars seriesforDisney+, it’s upcoming streaming service. In addition toThe Mandalorian, a six-part miniseries starringEwan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobiis expected to start shooting in 2020, while aRogue Oneprequel featuring Diego Luna will bring a spy-thriller story to the Star Wars Universe. Season two ofThe Mandalorianis currently in production.
Disney+ will also host a seventh season of the animated seriesStar Wars: The Clone Wars, and will eventually be home to all canonical Star Wars films and TV shows (SoloandThe Last Jediwon’t be on Disney+ at launch, but are expected to arrive on the service soon).
Monday night trailer drops are quickly becoming a Star Wars tradition. Just last week, Disney released thefinal trailerforStar Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalkerduring the Monday Night Football between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.
