Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu.
According to The InSneider newsletter, the 74-year-old actress has reportedly been approached by LucasFilm about starring in the first Star Wars movie to go into production since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.
The Mandalorian’s Jon Favreau will direct the film, while Favreau, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni will produce.
No details of Weaver’s role have been revealed.
The Mandalorian TV series first launched in November 2019 as the flagship show for Disney+.
It stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin (The Mandalorian), a warrior who reluctantly cares for Grogu (Baby Yoda).
Pascal is expected to feature in the film, although it is not clear how large his role will be as the actor currently has a very full schedule.
He will play Mr Fantastic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie The Fantastic Four, which is due to begin shooting in the UK this summer ahead of a July 2025 release.
Matt Shakman’s upcoming film will mark the first time that The Fantastic Four has been integrated into the MCU.
