Sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver may be joining the Star Wars universe

The Mandalorian and Grogu It may have its first new cast member, a sci-fi legend. Sigourney Weaver stars alien, symbol picture And Ghostbustersare in talks to join the next star Wars film, It is scheduled to hit theaters on May 22, 2026.

The news was first published by Elaine Snyder A Lucasfilm representative could not be reached for comment. However, io9’s sources believe the story is accurate. There’s also no information on who Weaver might play in the film, but it’s Star Wars! You can be anyone or anything: human, alien, bounty hunter, robot. She played a teenage version of herself in 2022. Avatar: Water Road. It has scope.The Mandalorian and Grogu The next Star Wars movie is coming, and production is expected to begin later this year, so does it make sense for the cast to start growing? locked. Jon Favreau is writing and directing, as he did for most of the series’ first three seasons

The MandalorianWith Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy as producers. We still don’t even have “official” confirmation that Team Mando members like Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, and others will return, but we know Grogu will be there. And that’s all that really matters.What do you think? Does Weaver fit into a galaxy far, far away? Do you want her to play the heroine? villain? scoundrel? Will you buy his action figure? To this last question, we would definitely say yes.Want more io9 news? Check when to expect the latest amazing,

star Wars

And Journey to the stars Releases, what’s next for DC Universe in film and televisionAnd everything you need to know about Doctor WhoStar Trek Releases, what’s next for DC Universe in film and televisionAnd everything you need to know about Doctor Who