![]() ![]() And while fascism is a far-right ideology most often linked to early 20th century Europe, Esposito understands that its characteristics can appeal to people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas sought to make the Galactic Empire similar to Nazi Germany. He leads what remains of the ruined Galactic Empire in a broken corner of the galaxy and is attempting to capture the young alien creature known as “The Child,” who is being protected by the title character of the series. “The Mandalorian” has so far featured several villains for its armor-clad protagonist (Pedro Pascal) to contend with, but Esposito, who many will recognize as Gus Fring from “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” brings to life one of the more dangerous and intimidating, in Imperial warlord Moff Gideon, who is ready to kill anyone to get what he wants, including his own men. So for me, it’s a crowning moment when I could get a phone call from Jon Favreau, to say, ‘I wrote a role for you.'” I learned how to do a Spanish accent, to play Spanish street characters, who were murderers, killers, robbers, the like. “I am of mixed race, half Italian, half African American, and I grew through the period of time where I was relegated to playing thieves and thugs. “Well, it means a lot to me because I’ve strived in my career to be colorless,” the actor told IndieWire in a phone interview this week. ‘Young Indiana Jones’ Is the Buried Treasure of the Franchise: Its Star Opens Up on What Made It Great And, as a self-described “Star Wars” fan since the start of the franchise in the 1970s, Esposito called the opportunity to play the character a milestone. Gideon just might present Mando’s toughest challenge to date, appearing in the final two episodes of Season 1. Enter Moff Gideon, played by Giancarlo Esposito in the Disney+ series “ The Mandalorian,” as a possible corrective. It’s quite conspicuous for a franchise that has become a battleground for very modern debates over race and gender. One thing all of the above have in common, besides being baddies, is that, save for James Earl Jones voicing Darth Vader (although, born Anakin Skywalker, that character is a white man under the mask), the majority of them have been played by white male actors. From contemptible Sith Lords to devious Imperial officers, the “Star Wars” universe has been home to some of science fiction’s unforgettable bad guys: Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Grand Moff Tarkin, Director Krennic, General Maximilian Veers, General Hux, Kylo Ren. ![]()
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