New Star Wars Book Reveals the Surprising ’90s Inspiration for an Iconic New Character
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu art book, by Phillip Szostak, releases this week, providing behind-the-scenes documentation of the theatrical film’s creation. The book chronicles the transition of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu from the Disney Plus series to the big screen, with the film arriving in theaters earlier this year.
Polygon has secured an exclusive first look at one of the art book’s signature two-page spreads, featuring stunning concept art depicting one of the film’s most intense sequences. The production documentation reveals a surprising creative influence: Harry Hook’s 1990 film adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies inspired key visual elements for one of the story’s most striking moments. This behind-the-scenes reveal demonstrates how the filmmaking team drew inspiration from ’90s cinema when developing character designs and pivotal scenes for The Mandalorian and Grogu, offering fans insight into the creative decisions that shaped the film’s aesthetic.