Both Robert Rodriguez and Payton Reed have been confirmed to sit behind the lens for the upcoming second installment of Disney's hit 'Star Wars' spin-off.
- May 6, 2020
AceShowbiz - Filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and Peyton Reed have been unveiled as directors for the second season of "Star Wars" spin-off series "The Mandalorian".
Both stars broke the news of their involvement in the Disney+ show on Monday, May 4, 2020 as fans worldwide marked Star Wars Day.
"I am truly humbled to say I now have had the very rare privilege of directing the biggest star in the universe," "Sin City" 's Rodriguez posted on Twitter, alongside a snap of himself posing with Baby Yoda.
Meanwhile, "Ant-Man" director Reed simply shared a picture of his branded director's chair with the helmet worn by Pedro Pascal's titular bounty hunter character on top of it.
It's not yet known how many episodes they each shot for the second season, which already wrapped production, but they will join returning directors Dave Filoni and Rick Famuyiwa, who each filmed two instalments a piece for the first season, as well as series creator Jon Favreau and "The Mandalorian" co-star Carl Weathers.
Season two is set to premiere in October 2020.
In the meantime, fans can check out the docuseries, "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian", which takes viewers behind-the-scenes with interviews with the cast and crew, round-table conversations, and never-before-seen footage.
The eight-episode show, which debuted on Monday, is hosted by Favreau.
