"The Mandalorian" was created by Jon Favreau, an American actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter. Favreau has directed and produced numerous successful films, including "Iron Man," "Chef," and "The Lion King." He was inspired to create "The Mandalorian" by his love for "Star Wars" and the character of Boba Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter who made a brief appearance in the original trilogy. Favreau serves as the creator, writer, and executive producer of the series.