The Mandalorian season 2 is coming to a close this week, and the season finale will be directed by none other than Ant-Man director Peyton Reed. Within the world of Marvel, Reed has been instrumental in setting up Ant-Man as an entertaining franchise. In 2019, it was confirmed that Marvel would be bringing Reed back for Ant-Man 3, once again relying on his sense of humor and action. Now, Star Wars fans will get to see him bring those same sensibilities to television with The Mandalorian.
While most television shows typically have rotating directors for each episode, Disney’s The Mandalorian has made this system a key part of their marketing. Disney+ has made a point to highlight the work of each director on the show and show off their creative talents. Notable examples include director Bryce Dallas Howard’s reference to Apollo 13 or Robert Rodriguez’s action-packed introduction of Boba Fett. Reed previously directed the season 2 episode “The Passenger,” and now it’s been revealed he’s the one bringing the season to a close.
In a recent interview with Extra, actor Pedro Pascal was able to discuss Reed’s involvement in The Mandalorian finale. While most of his interview was spent discussing his role in Wonder Woman 1984, Pascal also got some time to talk about all the directors he’s worked with on The Mandalorian as well. He mentions Reed along with fellow director Robert Rodriguez, who directed an earlier episode of The Mandalorian. Pascal says that all the actors on the show are very skilled and great to work with; “I got real lucky. I’ve been around some pretty talented human beings.”
Pascal’s endorsement of Reed is encouraging for The Mandalorian fans who are looking forward to more excellent direction in the show. Earlier this month, rumors were circulating that Pascal and other The Mandalorian crew members were coming into conflict over certain show elements, though Pascal himself was quick to debunk those rumors. This most recent statement about his appreciation for The Mandalorian directors further illustrates the actor’s love for this show.
“The Passenger” was generally well-received when it first aired in November, but it wasn’t The Mandalorian’s most acclaimed chapter. Critics and audiences felt it was more of a filler episode, as it did little to advance the series’ overall narrative. It also generated widespread controversy over depicting Baby Yoda eating Frog Lady’s eggs in a humorous light, seemingly ignoring the serious repercussions of the child’s actions. It will be interesting to see how Reed fares in his second go-around. As the season finale, the next episode will have to be heavy on story, wrapping up certain threads while also laying the groundwork for season 3. The Mandalorian season 1 finale was arguably one of the show’s best episodes, so hopefully season 2 follows suit with a strong conclusion.
Source: Extra
Originally from https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-finale-director-peyton-reed/