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

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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.

10 Near-Perfect Hard Sci-Fi Shows That Feel a Little Too Real

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Traditional science fiction often explores possibilities with a simple “what if?” Hard sci-fi does the same, but it meticulously details how that possibility would actually work, examining all the practical details, consequences, and costs involved. This makes it a more thoughtful, complex, and lasting experience. And currently, it’s incredibly popular. With concerns about artificial intelligence, economic systems, climate change, and a feeling that the world is unpredictable, hard sci-fi has moved from a specialized interest to the genre that feels the most grounded in reality.