During the filming of The Mandalorian TV series, the production
team hit a snag. They needed more stormtroopers than they had costumes for.
Instead of rushing to build additional suits, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni
turned to a dedicated Star Wars fan group called the 501st Legion. The 501st is
a global fan organization known for accurate replicas of Star Wars uniforms.
Members recreate detailed outfits from the franchise which they wear
to conventions, hospital visits and charity events. When the production team
reached out, the local 501st quickly responded. Some of their costumes were
even more accurate than the studio pieces. For the fans, it was a chance to show
off their art and to appear in a real Star Wars production. They were able to
help the show stay on budget and on schedule. Best of all, they went from merely
watching the story to helping bring it to life.
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