The Mandalorian Season 2 - Every Director Confirmed So Far
From Star Wars veterans to blockbuster helmers, who's lined up for the director's chair?
Star Wars may be taking a break from its big-screen adventures following the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga, but there's no slowing down when it comes to the franchise's exploits on the smaller front, as Disney+ continues to grow around the globe.
Much of the streamer's early success has been driven by The Mandalorian, whose marriage of old-school swashbuckler values and cutting-edge tech vision has helped it stand out from a packed television crowd, with a bevy of big name talents helping to shepherd it to fruition and acclaim from fans across the world.
Several faces who took charge for its first run-out however look set to sit out this second go-around - season one finale helmer and IG-88 actor Taika Waititi has confirmed he will be MIA, though he has been handed the keys to his own feature film foray now, while there's no word on Bryce Dallas Howard and Deborah Chow's future with the series following their efforts too.
But showrunner Jon Favreau has assembled no second-string team to fill the void. Instead, he's brought together celebrated old hands, blockbuster big-screen directors and the odd left field pick to pick up the baton and bring the world of Star Wars to life once again...
6. Jon Favreau
The former Swingers star and latter-day Iron Man director has seen his stock reach astronomical peaks after he helped birth the Marvel Cinematic Universe, becoming one of Disney's most trusted creative forces with their glossy remakes of The Jungle Book and The Lion King.
His work on the latter meant that, despite creating The Mandalorian, he was unable to take charge of an episode during its debut run - but with Simba and company now in the rearview mirror, he's been able to turn his attention back towards the series ahead of its second season.
Chances are that he could direct more than just a lone episode - but if he is restricted by his ever-increasing schedule to just a single outing, don't be too surprised if it's either the season opener or finale that he stewards personally to the screen.