The Mandalorian
2019
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Rick Famuyiwa (born June 18, 1973) is an American filmmaker and television director. He is best known for the films The Wood (1999), Brown Sugar (2002), and Dope (2015), as well for his work on the television series The Mandalorian.
- Nigerian, American
- 1999–present
- Director, producer, screenwriter
- June 18, 1973 (age 50), Los Angeles, California
Rick Famuyiwa is an American filmmaker who has worked on Dope, The Mandalorian, The Chi and more. Learn about his biography, awards, credits, upcoming projects and trivia on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- 1.93 m
- USA
The executive producer and director of three episodes talks about his journey with the Disney+ series, from discovering Grogu to exploring Mandalorian culture. He also shares his insights on the characters, the themes, and the challenges of Season 3.
- Kristin Baver
Feb 25, 2022 · Learn about the acclaimed director's background, influences, and perspective as a Black and Nigerian American storyteller. He shares how his experiences shaped his work on The Mandalorian and other projects.
- Katie Barnes
Feb 28, 2023 · The director and executive producer talks about his role in the new season, the scope of the story, and the use of volume technology. He reveals that Season 3 is the end of a chapter for Din Djarin and Grogu.
- Steven Weintraub
- 5 min
- Editor-In-Chief
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Mar 1, 2023 · ‘The Mandalorian’ EP Rick Famuyiwa on His Expanded Role for Season 3: ‘I Was a Part of Helping to Shape the Season’. TheWrap also spoke with the writer about his experience directing three...
Mar 7, 2023 · ‘The Mandalorian’ EP Rick Famuyiwa Talks His Improbable Journey to ‘Star Wars’ and Mando and Grogu’s Big Screen Chances. After breaking out at Sundance and spending some time in the DC...
