A massive rumour to hit the net claims that Jon Favreau is out at Star Wars. If true, the news would rock the entertainment world and particularly Disney, as Favreau was recently named on The Mandalorian & Grogu movie; however, the rumour claims the film might not actually happen.
It has been claimed that Favreau has butted heads with the head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, which explains why The Mandalorian Season 3 ended up being so bad, and now it’s claimed that Favreau is not getting along with Dave Filoni, who was recently named as chief creative officer at Lucasfilm.
The rumour says Favreau doesn’t like the direction Filoni is taking Star Wars and that The Mandalorian & Grogu announcement from January may have been fake to encourage investors to back Bob Iger in that recent proxy battle over board seats.
What does this rumour actually say?
According to YouTuber Doomcock, renowned for his insider scoops, a rumour of Jon Favreau’s departure from the Star Wars realm has surfaced. However, he advises taking this information with a sizable grain of salt. Nonetheless, citing his Hollywood informants, Doomcock suggests that Favreau has indeed parted ways with Star Wars:
“So get ready the rumor mill is firing on all cylinders and the newest rumor is John Favreau is out at Star Wars. We told you this was very likely months ago, and if true, we are not surprised. So what are we hearing? According to multiple sources, John is not happy with the direction Dave is wanting to take Star Wars in, and he is going to let his contract expire and not seek renewal. We have reached out to two sources and we shall keep you updated.”
What’s going on with Mandalorian & Grogu?
Doomcock’s insiders offer two intriguing possibilities regarding The Mandalorian & Grogu project. One scenario suggests that Disney may proceed with utilizing Jon Favreau’s concepts for the script despite his potential departure. Alternatively, there’s speculation that the movie may have never truly been in the cards to begin with, raising questions about its existence from the outset.
“As we understand right now, Disney will be using his baseline script but there is a wrinkle, and to be clear we are trying to get details on this. The Mando movie wasn’t really a thing. We are still digging this rabbit hole out but at this point, as we know, Disney threw out a bunch of bullshit projects to get the votes to go Bob’s way in the proxy battle. Basically, Disney threw up a smoke screen to fool investors that Disney/Bob was in control and had everything running smoothly. We are still waiting on any confirmation on Jon’s move.”
Indeed, Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure at Lucasfilm has seen its fair share of announced Star Wars projects that failed to materialize. Given this track record, it’s entirely plausible that The Mandalorian & Grogu could join the ranks of these unrealized ventures. Only time will tell if this rumoured project suffers a similar fate or if it will defy the odds and come to fruition.
As speculation swirls and rumors abound, the fate of Jon Favreau’s involvement in Star Wars, along with The Mandalorian & Grogu project, remains uncertain. With conflicting reports and the history of unrealized Star Wars endeavors under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the galaxy far, far away.
What are your thoughts on these developments? Do you believe Jon Favreau’s departure could spell trouble for Star Wars, or do you remain hopeful for the franchise’s future? And what about The Mandalorian & Grogu – do you think it was destined to be another project left unrealized, or are you holding out hope for its eventual realization?
We want to hear from you! Share your opinions, theories, and speculations in the comments below. Let’s keep the conversation going as we eagerly await further updates from a galaxy filled with both uncertainty and endless possibilities.
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