Is THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU a STAR WARS spin off too far? + Leo Woodall

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Leo Woodall discussing his role in the thriller Tuner and includes reviews of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Finding Emily, and Passenger.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Simon, Mark

Guest: Leo Woodall

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• film review
• interview
• thriller
• romcom
• horror

Keywords

• The Mandalorian
• Grogu
• Leo Woodall
• Tuner
• Dustin Hoffman
• Finding Emily
• Passenger
• film review
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Books & works: Tuner, Finding Emily, Passenger

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