Mandalorian and Grogu Premieres as First Star Wars Film Shot Entirely in Los Angeles After 49 Years
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Updated · Variety · May 15
Mandalorian and Grogu Premieres as First Star Wars Film Shot Entirely in Los Angeles After 49 Years
7 articles · Updated · Variety · May 15
Jon Favreau said at Thursday’s Hollywood world premiere that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” became the first “Star Wars” film made entirely in Los Angeles, crediting a California tax incentive.
The movie expands the Disney+ series into theaters, following Din Djarin and Grogu as they battle criminal warlords for the New Republic; Sigourney Weaver joins the franchise as a New Republic commander.
Favreau tied the premiere to his own history with the saga, saying he first saw “Star Wars” with his father 49 years ago and was now watching his own film beside him.
Disney executives including Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden and Alan Bergman attended the event ahead of the film’s May 22 theatrical release.
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