Panel: This Is The Way: Making The Mandalorian

With The Mandalorian , Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have made a staple contribution to the Star Wars universe over three seasons. In the panel "This Is The Way: Making The Mandalorian", we dive deeper into the making of this unique series with Brendan Wayne and Justin van der Lek.

Brendan Wayne has left an indelible mark on the Star Wars franchise with his portrayal of the iconic character Din Djarin, better known as the Mandalorian. Following in his grandfather's footsteps, Wayne has managed to bring his own unique style to the role, perfectly embodying the essence of the bounty hunter. As visual effects supervisor, Justin van der Lek plays a crucial role in creating the impressive special effects of The Mandalorian. His pioneering work with "The Volume" took us to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and immersed us in a world full of wonder, danger and excitement.

During this panel, Brendan and Justin will take us behind the scenes of The Mandalorian and give a glimpse into the creative process that brought this series to life, from their first introduction to the concept of the series to the challenges on set and in post-production.

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