THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT Writer Noah Kloor Helped Write THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
The upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is shaping up to be a major moment for Star Wars fans. It marks the franchise’s long-awaited return to theaters, and with the release date getting closer, we’re learning a few more interesting details about the creative team bringing the adventure to life.
We already already knew that Jon Favreau wrote the screenplay and is directing the film, with Dave Filoni also involved creatively. The two have been the guiding force behind the “MandoVerse” since The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+. Now a new credit reveals they weren’t alone in crafting the story.
A listing from the Writers Guild of America has confirmed that Favreau and Filoni also worked with writer Noah Kloor on The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Kloor previously wrote every episode of The Book of Boba Fett alongside Favreau. He also contributed to The Mandalorian Season 3, receiving a writing credit for the episode “Chapter 19: The Convert.” So he already has plenty of experience playing in this corner of the galaxy.
His involvement also makes sense considering how the new film reportedly evolved from plans for The Mandalorian Season 4. Having someone who helped shape The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian Season 3 likely helped smooth the transition from a streaming story into a full theatrical adventure.
Of course, The Book of Boba Fett ended up being a divisive entry for some longtime fans. The series had its share of cool ideas but also sparked plenty of debate within the fandom.
How large Kloor’s role is on The Mandalorian and Grogu hasn’t been clarified, but he clearly knows the characters and the ongoing story threads.
Filoni recently talked about the unique moment Star Wars is in right now and how the franchise has evolved over the decades.
“Episode VII was a completely different entity. I had dreams of Episode VII since I came out of Return Of The Jedi. You were like, 'After VI comes VII! Where’s VII?' We’re in a completely different era of Star Wars now.”
For Filoni, bringing Din Djarin and Grogu to the big screen feels like a celebration of the characters fans have followed for years. The jump from streaming to theaters also opens the door for a bigger cinematic experience, though he believes the emotional connection still matters most.
“What can’t you do now?” he said, acknowledging that spectacle only goes so far. “It’s a question of, 'Is the audience going to believe it? Are they going to feel it?' That comes through the characters. If the characters are connecting, then the adventure plays, the action plays, the tension plays.”
The story for The Mandalorian and Grogu picks up in a galaxy still recovering after the fall of the Empire. Imperial warlords remain scattered across the stars while the New Republic works to maintain order.
To help keep the peace, they’ve called on legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu.
The film also features Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, with producers Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Filoni, and Ian Bryce guiding the project. The score will once again come from Ludwig Göransson, whose music helped define the feel of The Mandalorian from the start.
After years of building this storyline through streaming series like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka, this movie feels like the next big step for that corner of the Star Wars universe.
The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22, bringing Din and Grogu’s next chapter to the big screen.