The Mandalorian may be darker than your usual Star Wars tale. 1 / 8
Creator Jon Favreau recently discussed the benefits of shooting in practical locations. 2 / 8
He also revealed the series will evoke the darker, freakier side of the Star Wars universe. 3 / 8
"There's a freedom that you have as a storyteller if you go to the real environment," he said. 4 / 8
"I'm trying to evoke the aesthetics of not just the original trilogy but the first film." 5 / 8
"I love the idea of the darker, freakier side of Star Wars, the Mad Max aspect of Star Wars." 6 / 8
The series' first trailer is expected to arrive this weekend at D23. 7 / 8
The Mandalorian will premiere Nov. 12 on Disney+. 8 / 8