Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYasmin RufoLeicester SquareGetty ImagesKathleen Kennedy, Pedro Pascal, Jon Favreau, 'Grogu' and Sigourney Weaver attended the UK fan event for Star Wars: The Mandalorian And GroguLightsabers, stormtroopers and a sea of Grogu fans lined the black carpet in London as the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu arrived for the film's UK fan event. Starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, the film marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.Directed by Jon Favreau, it continues the story from the Disney+ television series The Mandalorian.Set in the Star Wars universe after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the film follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu as they attempt to rescue Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta the Hutt.Speaking to the BBC, Pascal said audiences had connected strongly with the relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu and there were many moments from the film that he hopes people will really treasure. The Last of Us actor said the project reminded him of the excitement of going to the cinema as a child and the lasting impact films can leave on audiences.Getty ImagesPascal continues in his role as bounty hunter Din Djarin in the new film"There are so many imprints in my experience of going to the movie theatre as a kid and growing up going to the movies," he said. "This film is very touching because of what a thrill ride it is."Pascal also hinted at one emotional sequence in particular, describing it as "very moving and very special", although he declined to reveal further details."There's an extended sequence that bares everything down to its simplest form," he said. "But I can't say more."'Let our imaginations fly'The 51-year-old added that it was director Jon Favreau's passion for bo...