Sigourney Weaver Returns to the Stars with Star Wars
Last May, the name of Sigourney Weaver had been mentioned in relation to one of the projects Star Wars the most anticipated. In fact, the interpreter of Ripley in the saga Alien will add another major film franchise to his filmography, in addition to the billion-dollar Avatar films. It’s in The Mandalorian and Grogu that we will soon see the actress again. A film born from the mania for series The Mandalorianwhich after three seasons will continue on the big screen. As the title suggests, the hero Din Djarin will always be accompanied by Grogu, nicknamed for a time “Baby Yoda” and whose tenderness immediately moved the audience.
No details about the film have been released yet. We just know Jon Favreau is in charge of production, after having created the series. The role that Sigourney Weaver will play is also still unknown, and at the moment it is not possible to know if her presence on the screen will be significant.
The Mandalorian and Grogu shooting
However, visiting the Venice Film Festival to receive the Golden Lion for her lifetime achievement, Sigourney Weaver spoke about this ambitious project in an interview with Expirationwhere she was questioned about many of her legendary roles. She thus confirmed her presence The Mandalorian and Grogu and that production had begun. He was also able to meet the creature which, remember, is made of animatronics and not CGI.
I met Grogu for the first time the other day. I’m filming (The Mandalorian & Grogu) before going to London to play The Tempest at the end of the year.
Filming has now begun for Sigourney Weaver and could last several weeks before she turns her attention to the Shakespeare play she will bring to the London stage. However, this does not mean that the film Star Wars will hit screens next year. The Mandalorian and Grogu it is expected, for the moment, for May 20, 2026.
Source: Cine Serie
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