‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Director Explains the Origins of Martin Scorsese’s Role

I recently learned something fascinating about how The Mandalorian and Grogu landed Martin Scorsese as a director. Apparently, it was Kathleen Kennedy herself who made the connection! Speaking with SFX Magazine, Jon Favreau shared that Kennedy, who’s a seriously accomplished producer with a long history – she worked with legends like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and John Milius long before she ran Lucasfilm – was instrumental in bringing Scorsese on board. It really speaks to her relationships in the industry and her ability to get things done.







