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Jun 23, 2020 · The Mandalorian star Giancarlo Esposito reveals how he creates the world of the Star Wars show with his imagination and a cape. He also shares his last day on set, when he saw Santa and his reindeers in hyperspace.
Aug 19, 2020 · The actor, who is of mixed race, talks about his role as the Imperial warlord and his connection to the Darksaber. He also reveals some clues about his character's past and future in the Disney+ series.
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Giancarlo Esposito plays the main villain Moff Gideon in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian. IMDb provides information about his character, photos, and other credits.
Dec 18, 2020 · Giancarlo Esposito discusses The Mandalorian Season 2 finale, what happens to Moff Gideon, and his idea for Gus Fring's own Breaking Bad spinoff.
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"I always look for a story that exemplifies the journey of a hero. With Moff Gideon I see it as being an anti-hero's story. What lies beneath the words and actions of the journey the character is on, a journey that we all take? Whether a hero realizes it or not, it encompasses courage or truth—that energy inside us that allows us to get to where we want to go. I'm committed to playing this guy who thinks he is the master of the universe and that he can run it better than anyone else. Who is willing to push everyone's buttons! However, I attest that often the villain, the anti-hero, is really a fallen hero. They have the same qualities as the hero, but are characters who missed the mark, who wanted to be seen but didn't feel heard, and overcoming that is, in its own way, a heroic journey."
―Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito was born on April 26, 1958 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a fan of the early Star Wars movies and the world they take place in. He was fascinated by Darth Vader because he thought that under his tough exterior was someone who could bring light to the galaxy. The Mandalorian creator and executive producer Jon Favreau called Esposito and asked if he wanted to be in the show. Favreau informed Esposito that he wrote the role of Moff Gideon for him in The Mandalorian. Favreau then told Esposito that all of the money would go into the Volume and explained the technical aspects and the show's story. Esposito's bottom line was that he wanted to work with people he liked. He loved the idea and his only request was to wear a cape which Favreau agreed to. Esposito felt powerful the first time he wore his costume.
He was strongly affected by Peter Cushing's performance as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. He tried to do research because he knew the fans knew more about Star Wars than him. On Esposito's first day of shooting, he landed in a TIE fighter and was ushered into a standoff with around 300 stormtroopers. He thought about how Gideon does not need to do or say much to get what he wants because he knows he will get it. This scene helped Esposito find the balance of who Gideon is. For his role in The Mandalorian, Esposito was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
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1.This Week! in Star Wars New Cassian Andor Series Cast Announced, Brand New Star Wars Day Merchandise, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
2.Giancarlo Esposito Broke 6 Lightsabers Filming 'Mandalorian' Stunt & The Prop Guy Was Sweating on the The Kelly Clarkson Show YouTube channel (backup link)
3."The Anti-Hero's Journey" — Star Wars Insider 217
4.Star Wars (@starwars) on Twitter: "Actor @quiethandfilms reflects on becoming the notorious Moff Gideon on #TheMandalorian now streaming on @DisneyPlus." (backup link)
5.The Mandalorian — "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian"
6.Giancarlo Esposito on The Mandalorian, Marvel and Predicting President Obama | The Tonight Show on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon YouTube channel (backup link)
•Giancarlo Esposito (@OfficialGiancarloEsposito) on Facebook
•Giancarlo Esposito (@thegiancarloesposito) on Instagram
•Giancarlo Esposito (@quiethandfilms) on Twitter
•Giancarlo Esposito on Wikipedia
•Giancarlo Esposito at the Internet Movie Database
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Aug 25, 2020 · Giancarlo Esposito tells us about filming with Antony Starr as Homelander on The Boys Season 2 and doing his own stunts on The Mandalorian Season 2.
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Jun 21, 2023 · This story about Giancarlo Esposito and “The Mandalorian” first ran in the drama issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine. Giancarlo Esposito knows villains. The actor, whose career began in the ...
