Disney is bringing a little bit of Star Wars to the Super Bowl this Sunday with a new ad for The Mandalorian & Grogu. But it's not your typical trailer; it's a 30-second spot directed by Jon Favreau, the creator of The Mandalorian. The ad features a gravelly-voiced narrator that would be right at home in a Ford truck commercial, but instead, it's a fun, nostalgic tribute to the characters that broke out in the TV series six years ago. The spot is a live-action masterpiece, shot with the Lucasfilm creature team and puppeteers, and it's sure to remind audiences of their love for these iconic characters.
Pedro Pascal stars as Din Djarin, the reluctant guardian of Grogu, a Force-sensitive being in need of guidance. The movie, which also features Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, is set to bow in theaters on May 22nd. It's been almost seven years since the last Star Wars feature, and this one marks a new era for Lucasfilm, with a fresh leadership team taking over. Mandalorian & Grogu is the first Star Wars feature to hit the big screen in almost seven years, since J.J. Abrams' The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Star Wars, and a reminder of why audiences love these characters so much.
At Star Wars Celebration last year, Pascal recalled the life-changing first meeting he had on the show. "I'll never forget the first day I sat down with Jon and Dave in the writers' room, and they showed me wall-to-wall story illustrations of the first season of The Mandalorian, without me even understanding who they expected me to play," he said. "And I remember just seeing the greatest visual storyboards that I had ever seen, and knowing that people were going to lose their minds." This ad is a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of Star Wars, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.
