The show from Leslye Headland, co-creator of Netflix drama “Russian Doll,” would be Disney’s latest bid to expand the blockbuster sci-fi franchise on the small screen after the runaway success of “The Mandalorian.” Disney did not immediately respond to ...
The show from Leslye Headland, co-creator of Netflix drama “Russian Doll,” would be Disney’s latest bid to expand the blockbuster sci-fi franchise on the small screen after the runaway success of “The Mandalorian.”Deadline Hollywood said the series would be a “female-driven action thriller with martial arts elements and set in an alternate timeline from the usual ‘Star Wars’ universe.”Disney has prioritized television for “Star Wars” over the next few years.
In February, then-CEO Bob Iger hinted at potential spinoffs for “The Mandalorian,” which could include “taking those characters in their own direction in terms of series.” Efforts to introduce more female and minority lead characters into the franchise have also proven divisive among some fans.
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