Episode

Extended Interview: Jon Favreau

Podcast: CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley
Published: May 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 3100
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Summary

Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandaloriam", 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".