The Man Behind ‘Mandalorian’: How Brendan Wayne Became Pedro Pascal’s Body Double and Channeled His Grandfather, John Wayne
Brendan Wayne serves as Pedro Pascal's body double for the character Din Djarin in 'The Mandalorian.' Drawing inspiration from his grandfather, John Wayne, Brendan brings a unique perspective to the role. The series has gained popularity and is now transitioning to theaters after three successful seasons on Disney+.
- ▪Brendan Wayne auditioned for a Lucasfilm project in 2018, leading to his role in 'The Mandalorian.'
- ▪He has a deep appreciation for westerns, influenced by his grandfather's legacy.
- ▪Wayne performs most of the non-action scenes as Din Djarin, while stuntman Lateef Crowder handles the action sequences.
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Home Film News May 24, 2026 10:00am PT The Man Behind ‘Mandalorian’: How Brendan Wayne Became Pedro Pascal’s Body Double and Channeled His Grandfather, John Wayne By Jordan Moreau Plus Icon Jordan Moreau Latest Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Off With $33 Million, ‘Obsession’ Has Higher Second Weekend Than Opening 1 day ago Grizz Chapman, ‘30 Rock’ Actor, Dies at 52 1 day ago ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ Developer on Bringing Together Caped Crusaders From Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves and More for the Ultimate Game 2 days ago See All Getty Pedro Pascal may be the face of bounty hunter Din Djarin in “Mandalorian and Grogu,” but there’s another actor who does much of the walking, talking and gun-slinging as the “Star Wars” character: Brendan Wayne.
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