The Mandalorian & Grogu: Director Bryce Dallas Howard Hypes Up Upcoming Film
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz on his podcast Happy, Sad, Confused, Bryce Dallas Howard, director of several episodes of the Disney+ show The Mandalorian, expressed her excitement about the upcoming Star Wars feature film, The Mandalorian & Grogu. According to the source, Howard has been closely associated with the Star Wars franchise, having directed a few episodes of The Mandalorian and one episode of the miniseries, The Book of Boba Fett.
As reported by Yahoo Entertainment, during the interview, Horowitz asked Howard if she had ever shown interest in working on a Star Wars feature film and discussing it with Jon Favreau and Kathleen Kennedy. Howard responded enthusiastically, stating that she would "always say yes" to working on a feature film. She then went on to praise the upcoming film, saying, "I’m excited to see The Mandalorian & Grogu with Jon Favreau. I got to visit set. It’s awesome. It’s gonna be fantastic." The source also revealed that Howard expressed her admiration for Favreau’s work, describing it as "thrilling" to witness him turning The Mandalorian show into "a theatrical experience."
A Mace Windu Project in the Works?
In addition to discussing The Mandalorian & Grogu, Howard also teased a potential Mace Windu project with Samuel L. Jackson. According to Yahoo Entertainment, when Horowitz asked Howard if she had a list of particular actors she was willing to work with, she mentioned Chris Pratt as one of her favorites and expressed her desire to direct Samuel L. Jackson. Howard shared that Jackson had been "incredibly supportive" of her work and had told her on multiple occasions that he would act in something she directed.
As the source reported, Howard revealed that she had discussed a Mace Windu project with Jackson and Lucasfilm’s Chief Creative Officer, Dave Filoni. She stated, "I, like, went straight to Dave Filoni and I was like, so let’s just talk about Mace Windu and where he is. We just talk about this because is he dead, is he?" This conversation comes after Jackson’s recent confirmation in an interview with Empire that Mace Windu is not dead and that he would be willing to reprise his role if a project were to be made.
The Future of Star Wars
The possibility of a Mace Windu project has generated significant excitement among Star Wars fans, who have been speculating about the character’s fate since his apparent death in Star Wars: Episode III. As Yahoo Entertainment noted, Jackson’s confirmation has sparked renewed interest in the character, and a potential project could provide closure for fans.
In conclusion, Bryce Dallas Howard’s interview has generated significant buzz about the upcoming Star Wars feature film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, as well as a potential Mace Windu project with Samuel L. Jackson. With her close association with the franchise and her enthusiasm for the projects, fans have high hopes for what is to come. As the source reported, only time will tell if these projects come to fruition, but one thing is certain – the future of Star Wars looks bright.
Sources:
- Yahoo Entertainment: "The Mandalorian Director Hypes up Grogu Movie, Teases Mace Windu Project"
- Empire: Samuel L. Jackson interview (February 2024)
