CCXP Mexico was jam-packed and full of reveals and news, but for fans of the GFFA there was plenty. A huge AT-AT and a Razor Crest display were on the show floor, giving fans a great experience, but the most exciting time of the day was Sunday on the Omlette Stage when Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal arrived onstage for The Mandalorian and Grogu panel, where fans saw scenes from the film, met Grogu and heard Favreau and Pascal describe their experiences, with Pascal becoming emotional when thinking back to his childhood days watching the saga.
“We wanted to introduce these characters to a new audience,” Favreau said. “But for the fans who have been there forever, like [this crowd], we wanted to evolve the relationship. It’s not no longer about the Mandalorian rescuing Grogu. Now Grogu has leveled up. He’s a Mandalorian apprentice. He’s studying under Luke Skywalker. He’s coming into his own, and now he’s discovering and unleashing his abilities.”
“As soon as I saw this, I knew that it would be a new authorship of a streaming experience,” the actor said about the series that was last seen with 2023’s season three finale. “But I always had a dream in my heart that it would be on a big screen because that’s how I was developed as a child. I went to the movie theater so much with my family, and I saw the Star Wars movies on the big screen.”
After then sharing some words in Spanish, Pascal became visibly emotional and paused to push back tears. This led to a big cheer from the crowd as attendees started cheering his name. After again addressing the audience in Spanish, the actor blew a kiss to the fans.
The panel, which included an appearance from Grogu himself, concluded with a screening of the movie’s opening footage.
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