The Mandalorian’s creator, Jon Favreau, took a big risk when he first pitched the show to Lucasfilm, but thankfully it paid off big-time. The Mandalorian is an undeniable success story. With the advent of Disney+, major cinematic franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe could turn their attention to a wholly different medium: live-action TV. While Star Wars had perfected its animated television formula with beloved hits like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, live-action TV was an entirely new avenue.