In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” and director of the new film “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of “Star Wars,” the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film “Iron Man,” and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, “Chef.”
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