Jon Favreau Explains Why ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Became a Movie

With the new film coming out, many are wondering why Lucasfilm and the creators of The Mandalorian & Grogu decided to move from a TV series to a movie. The show’s format works perfectly for telling stories week by week. However, director Jon Favreau recently explained to MovieWeb that the team was simply looking for a fresh creative challenge – a chance to tell a more substantial story with these characters in a larger, more expansive setting.








