An eight-episode docuseries, hosted by creator and executive producer Jon Favreau, promises insightful commentary from actors including Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano, anecdotes from the directors who helmed episodes in the first season, and an exploration into what it means to be a part of telling stories in the Star Wars galaxy and honoring George Lucas’s legacy. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau. Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.
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Jon Favreau and his team devised a new method of filmmaking by expanding upon technology previously developed for projects like The Jungle Book and The Lion King. The roundtable discusses how they created an immersive shooting stage that utilizes video walls and game engine software in an unprecedented way.
The episode was rated 8.41 from 164 votes.
The roundtable discusses the history of the "Star Wars" characters and props that made their way into "The Mandalorian."
The episode was rated 8.08 from 131 votes.
The team celebrates the artistry behind the practical models, effects and animatronics.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 148 votes.
Composer Ludwig Göransson demonstrates how he created the music for the series.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 140 votes.
Featuring immersive on-set footage that places viewers right in the middle of the filmmaking process, and rare insights from the cast and crew, this special documentary explores the production of all 8 episodes in Season 2 — from early concept art through the groundbreaking technology introduced in the series.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 73 votes.
The filmmakers speak about their individual journeys on the way to the director’s chair and take us inside the filmmaking process of The Mandalorian.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 201 votes.
We gather the cast and crew to reflect on the influence of Star Wars on both their lives and The Mandalorian.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 174 votes.
Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano and Carl Weathers discuss their unique roles and what led them to a galaxy far, far away.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 153 votes.
The team discusses the process they used to make the series.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 137 votes.
Interviews with the cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage provide an in-depth look at the latest episodes of the Emmy®-award winning series.
The episode was rated 7.29 from 55 votes.
