How John Wayne Officially Inspired One of Star Wars' Most Iconic Characters [Exclusive]
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Star Wars’ greatest space cowboy to emerge in the last 10 years was shaped by one of the most iconic Western figures in more ways than you might realize. Back in 2019 with the launch of Disney+, Star Wars introduced one of its greatest creations at the time, The Mandalorian.