Summary
The collaborative nature of directors inStar Warstruly began withThe Mandalorian, and as it turns out, one of the series' most revered directors has succeeded by learning one valuable lesson about collaboration fromGeorge Lucashimself. WithThe Mandalorianbeing the firstlive-actionStar WarsTV show, it had the opportunity to set the precedent for all the series that followed it, with one of the most notable being the wide range of directors chosen to lead each episode. One director who’s been a part of all 3 seasons to date isBryce Dallas Howard.
Though widely known for her acting, particularly in theJurassic Parkfranchise, Howard has made a name for herself directing inThe Mandalorianand otherStar Warsproperties. She has expertly tackled some ofThe Mandalorian’s most difficult storylines, and she was even the one responsible for helping to bringBo-Katan Kryze(Katee Sackhoff) to live-action in her season 2 episode. This has helped Howard to become one ofStar Wars’most revered TV directors to date, something she has accomplished thanks to a lesson she learned long ago from Lucas himself.
1x04 “Chapter 4: Sanctuary”
7.7/10
2x03 “Chapter 11: The Heiress”
8.7/10
1x05 “Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian”
9.1/10
3x06 “Chapter 22: Guns For Hire”
6.4/10
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All 24 Episodes Of The Mandalorian, Ranked From Worst To Best
As Star Wars' first live-action TV show, The Mandalorian is both historic and beloved. Here are all 24 of its episodes, ranked from worst to best.
George Lucas Taught Bryce Dallas Howard To Use Storyboards For Collaboration
Howard Got to Witness His Work on Willow
As the daughter of Ron Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard had the chance to study many of the greats very early on in her life, including Lucas. With Howard’s father being the director of Lucasfilm’sWillow, a movie written and produced by Lucas, Howard got to see Lucas' collaborative process up close. As such, she had the unique chance to study how the creator ofStar Warsapproached collaboration, something he does most notably through artists - particularly storyboards.
Howard revealed toVarietythat Lucas advised her father to let storyboard artist David Lowery “take a crack” at helping to form the narrative on the set ofWillow. This moment really stuck with Howard, whose takeaway from this particular instance was thatthe power of collaboration trumps ego and fosters an environment where everyone works together on a set goal of creating entertaining, engaging, and meaningfulStar Warscontent. As seen in the behind-the-scenes specials ofThe Mandalorian’s 3 seasons, this is something that has truly stuck with her.
Lucas Always Honored The Artists In His Movies
Lucas was a team player who valued their contributions and made them a centerpiece in the work he did on the screen.
This isn’t a surprising thing to hear about Lucas, who always went to great lengths to showcase the artists who worked on hisStar Warsmovies. Whether it was through collaboration with storyboard artists or the concept artists who brought some ofStar Wars’most iconic looks to life, Lucas was a team player who valued their contributions and made them a centerpiece in the work he did on the screen. This trend continued with his other movies and even the animatedStar Wars: The Clone Warsseries - andThe Mandalorianhas since carried on that piece of his legacy.
The Mandalorian
Cast
Released on June 08, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
