The Mandalorian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Mandalorian |
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| Created by | Jon Favreau |
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| Starring | Pedro Pascal |
| Composer(s) | Ludwig Göransson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location(s) | Los Angeles, California |
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| Running time | 31–46 minutes |
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| Distributor | Disney Media Distribution |
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| Original network | Disney+ |
| Original release | November 12, 2019 – present |
The Mandalorian, also known as Star Wars: The Mandalorian, is an exciting American space Western TV series. It was created by Jon Favreau and can be watched on Disney+. This show is the very first live-action series in the famous Star Wars universe.
The story takes place about five years after the movie Return of the Jedi. It also happens 25 years before Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The series follows a mysterious character named Din Djarin, who is known as The Mandalorian. He is a skilled Mandalorian bounty hunter who travels to distant parts of the galaxy. He goes to places far from the rules of the New Republic.
Jon Favreau is also the main writer and the person in charge of the show. He is an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. The Mandalorian first came out on November 12, 2019, when Disney+ launched. Its first season had eight episodes. A second season was planned and started in October 2020. Many people have enjoyed the series and given it good reviews.
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What the Story Is About
The Mandalorian tells a new story in the Star Wars universe. It happens after the Empire has fallen and before the First Order rises. The show focuses on a lone bounty hunter. He travels through the outer parts of the galaxy. These areas are far from the control of the New Republic.
After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series depicts a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.
Meet the Characters
This section introduces the main characters you will meet in The Mandalorian.
Main Characters
- Pedro Pascal plays The Mandalorian / Din Djarin. He is a quiet and skilled bounty hunter. People sometimes call him "Mando." He was rescued by Mandalorians when he was young. He is a very good fighter.
- "The Child" is a small creature who looks like a baby Yoda. He is 50 years old but is still a toddler. He has amazing Force abilities, just like the powerful Jedi master Yoda. A reward is offered for him by "The Client." The Mandalorian finds him and protects him from other bounty hunters.
Other Important Characters
- Carl Weathers as Greef Karga. He used to be a judge and now leads a group of bounty hunters. He gives the Mandalorian jobs.
- Werner Herzog as "The Client." This is a mysterious man who hires the Mandalorian. He has Stormtroopers guarding him.
- Omid Abtahi as Dr. Pershing. He is a scientist who works for "the Client."
- Nick Nolte as the voice of Kuiil. He is an Ugnaught farmer who bought his freedom after being enslaved. He helps the Mandalorian.
- Taika Waititi as the voice of IG-11. This is a bounty hunting droid. He was reprogrammed by Kuiil to protect "the Child."
- Gina Carano as Carasynthia "Cara" Dune. She is a strong former soldier from Alderaan. She fought in the civil war for the Rebel Alliance.
- Amy Sedaris as List of The Mandalorian characters#Peli Motto. She is a mechanic on Tatooine who helps fix ships.
- Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand. She is a skilled assassin who meets the Mandalorian.
- Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon. He was a powerful officer in the Empire's secret police. His life changed after the Rebels destroyed the second Death Star.
- Emily Swallow as "The Armorer." She is a Mandalorian woman who makes armor and tools. She also helps keep Mandalorian traditions alive.
See also
In Spanish: The Mandalorian para niños
