Disney Under Fire Over “Staged” Pedro Pascal ‘Mandalorian’ Fan Encounter
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Pedro Pascal, dressed as his Mandalorian character, surprised a group at Disneyland's Galaxy’s Edge, creating a viral moment as tourists reacted excitedly to seeing him in character.
- The "tourists" were later revealed to be Star Wars bloggers, influencers, and fan creators invited by Disney, sparking some backlash about the authenticity of the stunt and Disney's marketing tactics.
- Disney did not explicitly claim the group was random, and the influencers shared their experiences transparently, with many expressing genuine gratitude and excitement.
- A source confirmed the group included legitimate Star Wars fans with modest followings, and their reactions to Pascal were authentic despite being pre-selected.
- The event was part of broader promotional efforts for "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first new Star Wars film in seven years, which has received positive early reviews and opens this weekend.