According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is “in talks” to join the cast. “THE MANDALORIAN creator Jon Favreau is directing the feature, which is expected to film later this year. Favreau, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni will produce the feature,

The Mandalorian & Grogu,' the first Star Wars movie to go into to go into production since 2019’s 'Rise of Skywalker.'

The sci-fi stalwart is closing in on a deal to play an unspecified role in the movie, which Mando co-creator Jon Favreau will direct later this year.

The film will continue to explore the world of the hit 2019 TV show, The Mandalorian. Sigourney Weaver Joins Cast of New Star Wars Film The Mandalorian & Grogu Jo Vito

Sigourney Weaver is in talks to return to space for a key role in the next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Jon Favreau is directing the film as well as producing alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni.

Alien and Avatar star Sigourney Weaver may be headed back to space as she is in talks to join the Star Wars universe with a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu.

The "Alien" and "Avatar" star is in discussions to join the cast of "The Mandalorian & Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie to hit theaters since 2019's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." The movie will be directed by "The Mandalorian" creator Jon Favreau.