The Disney + series The Mandalorian takes place in the Star Wars universe. However, the show took creative cues from another Disney property, one that its creator, Jon Favreau, helped to launch: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"But we always knew…and this is something I learned from…over at Marvel and working with Kevin Feige," Favreau explained in an interview with Deadline. "Is you always want to keep the core fans in mind, because they have been the ones that’ve been keeping the torch lit for many, many years, but these are also stories for young people and for new audiences. These are myths, and so you always want to have an outstretched hand to people who might not have that background."

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"And so you’re really telling two stories at once," Favreau continued. "You’re telling the story for the people who are fresh eyes, and you’re telling the story for the people who’ve been there with the property and with the stories and the characters for so many years, and make sure that you’re honoring them, as well."

Created by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Taika Waititi and Emily Swallow. Season 1 is available now on Disney+, with Season 2 arriving in October.

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