The Mandalorian & Grogu cast is adding a sci-fi legend to its ranks as the Alien and Avatar star Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the film.
According to The Insneider (subscription required but recommended), the three-time Oscar nominee is in talks to join the upcoming Star Wars movie. No word yet on who Sigourney Weaver will play in Star Wars, although she’s a veteran in the sci-fi space having played Ellen Ripley in the Alien series and dual roles in the Avatar franchise. The addition is not yet official as her deal hasn’t fully closed, but the finer points of the contract are said to be being worked on currently.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to release on Friday, May 22, 2026
What is The Mandalorian & Grogu about?
The Mandalorian & Grogu will continue the story from the hit Disney+ series on the big screen. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps for the first Star Wars movie starring Pedro Pascal, who plays The Mandalorian. Jon Favreau will be producing the movie in addition to directing, while Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni will also be producing the film, which will likely feature Sigourney Weaver.
“The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu,” says the synopsis for Season 3 of the series. “Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.”
The show hails from executive producers Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Karen Gilchrist, and Carrie Beck. Favreau served as showrunner and one of the third season’s directors. Seasons 1-3 are now available for streaming on Disney+, where it has become one of the streaming service’s most popular series and helped kick off a resurgence of Star Wars television shows.
