In addition to The Book of Boba Fett, which was teased in a post-credits scene on the show itself, The Mandalorian will be getting two spin-offs in the foreseeable future: Ahsoka, which will follow the adventures of the titular former Jedi, and Rangers of the New Republic, which will expand on the Rebellion’s transformation into a legitimate government for the galaxy.

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Some of the best directors working today have helmed episodes of The Mandalorian, from Taika Waititi to Robert Rodriguez. If the show’s spin-offs are able to attract the same tier of directing talent, then the fans will be in for a treat as there are some great candidates out there.

Ahsoka: Patty Jenkins

Patty Jenkins

Patty Jenkins has already empowered one female sci-fi icon with the Wonder Woman movies. She could do the same with an episode of Ahsoka and use this a trial run for Rogue Squadron (although she probably won’t have time since she has signed on to direct Wonder Woman 3 and a remake of Cleopatra too.)

Time permitting, Jenkins could direct a relatively standalone episode with a self-contained story, like The Mandalorian’s “Chapter 4: Sanctuary,” and just run with it.

Rangers Of The New Republic: Joe & Anthony Russo

Avengers Infinity War set photo - Anthony and Joe Russo

While The Mandalorian and Ahsoka focus on their eponymous heroes, the title of Rangers of the New Republic suggests it’ll be more of an ensemble show, like a police procedural in space.

The Russo brothers are masters of balancing ensembles, from the expansive casts of sitcoms, like Arrested Development and Community, to the legions of superheroes in mega-sized crossover events, like Infinity War and Endgame. They have an uncanny ability of giving every character room to breathe without slowing down the pace.

Ahsoka: Deborah Chow

Deborah Chow on the set of The Mandalorian

She might have her hands full with the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, but Deborah Chow knocked both of her Mandalorian episodes out of the park, particularly “Chapter 3: The Sin.” This was the turning point for the series in which Mando decided to break the code to save Grogu and immediately faced dire consequences.

With the recurring motif of the gear shift knob, Chow made “The Sin” an emotional rollercoaster driven by action. If there’s a similar turning point in Ahsoka’s new series, Chow is the obvious candidate.

Rangers Of The New Republic: Edgar Wright

Nick Frost Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg on Hot Fuzz set

If the cameo appearances by New Republic officers in The Mandalorian are anything to go by, the Rangers series will revolve around X-wing pilots chasing down criminals in a galaxy far, far away.

After seeing what Edgar Wright did with a getaway driver fueled by music in Baby Driver, let’s see what he can do with outer-space dogfights between ex-Rebel starfighters and fleeing outlaws.

Ahsoka: Guillermo Del Toro

Guillermo del Toro reading a script

With movies like Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro has mastered the art of pushing social commentary through genre stories, tackling real-life issues in fantastical settings. He’s a self-professed Star Wars superfan and has even proposed a movie about Jabba the Hutt’s rise to power, which Lucasfilm should seriously consider.

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If del Toro’s Jabba movie isn’t going to happen, it would be great to see what he’d do with an episode of Ahsoka. Del Toro ranks Kurosawa masterpieces like Ran among his favorite films; in Ahsoka, he could translate those influences into a powerful portrait of an ex-Jedi ronin.

Rangers Of The New Republic: James Gunn

James Gunn

It’s possible that James Gunn’s commitments to both Marvel and DC, helming Guardians of the Galaxy and its spin-offs for the former and The Suicide Squad. His spin-offs for the latter would prevent him from taking on a third franchise, especially one as daunting as Star Wars.

But, if he can squeeze it in, the vibrant space battles in the Guardians movies suggest he’d be a good fit for the intergalactic crimefighting patrols in Rangers of the New Republic.

Ahsoka: Ava DuVernay

Ava Duvernary behind the camera on set of Selma

Most of Ava DuVernay’s work has revolved around important social issues, like Selma, 13th, and When They See Us, but the director has said that she’s just as interested in making big, explosive, action-packed genre movies: “I don’t get offered a lot, and what I do get offered is usually historical or something to do with women and black people. Like, I’m not getting John Wick 3, even though I’d love to make it.”

DuVernay’s command of character and telling epic stories on an intimate scale would make her a perfect fit for Ahsoka.

Rangers Of The New Republic: Rick Famuyiwa

Rick Famuyiwa on the set of The Mandalorian

Rick Famuyiwa has worked his magic on The Mandalorian, characterizing Grogu in “Chapter 2: The Child” and telling a riveting self-contained action story in “Chapter 6: The Prisoner.” In season 2, he helmed “Chapter 15: The Believer,” which brought back Bill Burr as ex-Imperial sharpshooter Mayfeld, who Famuyiwa had previously introduced in “The Prisoner.”

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In “The Believer,” Mayfeld was rounded out into a sympathetic character, wrought with guilt over his history with the Empire, and was seeking redemption after being caught by the New Republic. Cara Dune freeing Mayfeld at the end of “The Believer” seemingly set him up for a supporting role in Rangers of the New Republic. If this is true, then Famuyiwa should come back to guide the character’s arc.

Ahsoka: George Lucas

George Lucas on the set of Star Wars

As The Mandalorian branches out into various other adventure-of-the-week streaming series set in a galaxy far, far away, it might be the perfect time for George Lucas to return to the director’s chair. He became disillusioned with filmmaking after the vitriolic response to the prequel trilogy, but Disney Plus’ interconnected universe of Star Wars series (and a slightly softened fan base) could give Lucas one final post-retirement hoorah.

If Lucas is going to direct an episode of one of Disney Plus’ Star Wars series, it should be Ahsoka. While the Mandalorian is a creation of Jon Favreau’s, Lucas co-created Ahsoka with Dave Filoni, who’s spearheading the spin-off. It would give Lucas a chance to reunite with his old mentor and try out the exciting new Stagecraft technology.

Rangers Of The New Republic: Ron Howard

Ron Howard Director

Ron Howard hasn’t really gotten a full Star Wars directing experience yet. He turned down Lucas’ offer to helm The Phantom Menace and Solo: A Star Wars Story was in the middle of production when he was brought on to reshoot and recut Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s more comedic version of the movie.

With Rangers of the New Republic, Howard can tell his own Star Wars story from start to finish as opposed to just re-envisioning another director’s work because the studio got cold feet about the tone.

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