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The creators of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, talk about what their dream cameo would be. Will they end up getting it?
The Mandalorian is a Star Wars television seriescreated by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni . Now, its creators have talked at length about what their dream cameo would be in the prestigious Disney+ galactic television series . A cameo that they dream of including in the program.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni discussed the many guest stars appearing on The Mandalorian . Luke Skywalker , Boba Fett , Ahsoka Tano … There have been quite a few amazing characters that have been dropped through history. When asked who they would like to see appear in future seasons, both filmmakers agreed, saying they want to bring in George Lucas . The creator of the Star Wars saga .
- Jon Favreau: “I’m telling you, we’ve been very lucky.”
- Dave Filoni: “We’ve been very lucky.”
- Favreau: “We have everyone. From Mark Hamill to Werner Herzog.”
- Filoni: “Amy Sedaris… But now it’s just a Star Wars fabric. Like he had no idea and now he’s into it. Which I love, because it’s amazing.”
- Favreau: “George. George Lucas. That would be the best cameo in The Mandalorian.”
- Filoni: “I would have to play Baron Papanoida’s son or something. I don’t know. I wouldn’t even speculate on that. It’s hard for me to imagine what that day would be like.”
- Favreau: “Well… He’s been on set when Dave Filoni has directed his episodes. I love seeing Dave and George together.”
Who is the character that Dave Filoni mentions in the interview?
Dave Filoni mentions Baron Papanoida because George Lucas made a cameo appearance as that character in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith . If the familiar face of George Lucas appeared in The Mandalorian , which takes place decades after the events of Episode III , it would make sense for him to play Baron Papanoida’s son.
A few years after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith was released in theaters, George Lucas hand-picked storyboard artist, animation assistant director, and Dave Filoni himself to help create The Clone series. Wars . Having the creator of the galactic saga guest on The Mandalorian would be a fun way to come full circle, considering his extensive professional and friendly history with Filoni. It remains to be seen if Lucas would be willing to do so, of course.
