IGN has reported that Ming-Na Wen is joining the cast of Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian.” The news was first unveiled at D23 earlier today. Currently it is unknown what character she will play, however it is awesome to see her join a Star Wars production. This isn’t the first time the actress has been apart of a Disney production as she previously voiced Mulan in the 1998 Mulan film and also portrays Agent Melinda May in Marvel’s Agents of Shield.
The confirmed cast members so far include:
- Pedro Pascal: The Mandalorian
- Gina Carano: Cara Dune
- Carl Weathers: Greef Carga
- Taika Waititi: IG-11
- Omid Abtahi: Dr. Pershing
- Giancarlo Esposito: TBA
- Emily Swallow: TBA
- Bill Burr: TBA
- Mark Boone: TBA
- Werner Herzog: TBA
- Nick Nolte: TBA
- Ming-Na Wen: TBA
The Mandalorian will be apart of the day one titles on Disney+, which will launch on November 12, 2019.
Source: IGN
