Favreau

Favreau is a surname of French origin. It may refer to several individuals, most notably Jon Favreau, an American actor, director, and producer born in 1966. He has been a major figure in contemporary film and television, particularly for his work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and in streaming television.

Jon Favreau's early career included acting in the 1996 indie film Swingers, which brought him into the public eye. He expanded into directing with Made (2001) and achieved major success as director and producer with Iron Man (2008), a film that helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He later directed live-action remakes The Jungle Book (2016) and The Lion King (2019).

Favreau is the creator and showrunner of The Mandalorian (2019–), a Star Wars series for Disney+, which has been widely acclaimed and has earned numerous Primetime Emmy nominations and wins for its production and design. He has also produced and acted in other projects, including the comedy Chef (2014). Through these roles, Favreau has become a prominent figure in both big-screen franchises and television, contributing to modern action cinema, large-scale franchises, and streaming-era storytelling.