Sigourney Weaver Joins Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Sigourney Weaver revealed the main reason she joined the cast of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. It wasn’t the star-studded ensemble or the franchise’s legacy, but the script by Jon Favreau that truly captured her interest.
About Sigourney Weaver’s Role
Weaver plays Ward, a colonel leading the New Republic's Adelphi Rangers. Her character also has a history as a pilot for the Rebel Alliance.
Production and Cast
The project is directed by Jon Favreau, who co-wrote the script with Dave Filoni. Produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film expands the story from the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
- Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin.
- New key roles include Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne.
Sigourney Weaver on Joining the Franchise
“It was the script written by Jon Favreau that really caught my interest in the film,” said Weaver in an interview with Empire magazine.
Known for her iconic role in the Alien series, Weaver’s addition to the Star Wars universe adds another distinguished chapter to her career.
Author’s summary: Sigourney Weaver joined The Mandalorian & Grogu primarily because of Jon Favreau's compelling script, enriching her legacy with a key role in the Star Wars saga.
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