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This is not the first time Disney+’sThe Mandalorianfranchise has been peppered with rumors of its lead star, Pedro Pascal, leaving the show. After the successful premiere of the third season, although showered with a mixed bag of responses from fans, theStar Warsseries remains one of the most progressive shows on the platform.
The general viewers, although continually enjoying the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu, believe that the narrative has significantly dipped in terms of writing, character development, and the overall direction of the story. This leads to the rumors that the brains behind this project were having creative differences, which could be the probable cause of the show’s decline in quality.
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Pedro Pascal Is Reportedly Unhappy WithThe Mandalorian, Season 3 Might Be The Last Installment
On Jeff Sneider’s latest episode ofThe Hot Micpodcast, he shared thatThe Mandalorianshowrunner Jon Favreau and Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy have not been sharing similar visions for the show since the second installment.
The director is apparently unhappy with Kennedy’s idea to reunite Djarin and Grogu during the events ofThe Book of Boba Fett. Instead, Favreau wanted the duo to cross paths in the third season after a long period.
The insider host also revealed that the show’s lead star Pedro Pascal is not having a great time portraying the character, and it would not come as a surprise if he decides to leave the franchise after Season 3. This gives rise to speculations that Djarin might get killed off toward the season finale.
While this is not the first time the said rumors made it to the headlines, it would make more sense now. Pascal has also dealt with the helmet issue, saying he could not see anything while wearing it and reportedly campaigned to shoot some scenes with his mask off. This alone stirred up controversy leading to the buzz that he might leave the show because his face is not getting enough exposure.
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Like Pedro Pascal, Henry Cavill’s Exit FromThe WitcherWas Due To Creative Differences
Fans would remember that Henry Cavill also got caught in a whirlwind of controversy following his exit from Netflix’sThe Witcher. Although he was accused of displaying toxic behavior on set, many believed that the Superman actor was unhappy as well with the series’ direction since the second season.
A report fromRedanian Intelligence, an insider forThe Witcher-related news, said that Cavill wanted to push for more book-accurate Geralt. The actor had difficulty in finding the balance between the showrunner’s creative vision and his passion for the books.
Like Pascal, theMan of Steelstar pushed for his suggestions, which he claimed were just something along the lines of being faithful to the source. Seeing the result of the contradiction between Cavill and the creators behind Netflix’sThe Witcher, the lead star of the show’s request was obviously not fulfilled.
For widely-acclaimed and popular series likeThe MandalorianandThe Witcher, losing the main star would be the last thing the studio would wish for. Now, only time can tell if Disney+ will commit the same mistake on Pascal’s involvement in the show that Netflix did with Cavill.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
