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Jon Favreau to Direct New Movie ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’. 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. 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. 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.", John Favreau, via statement. 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' represents the first 'Star Wars' movie since 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' which was released in 2019, 'Variety' reports. Favreau will produce the new movie alongside Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, the creator of 'Ahsoka,' a series within the 'Mandalorian' universe. "Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into 'Star Wars' two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.", Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, via statement. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT