The Maskalorian is a Star Wars fan who dresses up to give away free masks

  • 12 Feb - 18 Feb, 2022
  • Mag The Weekly
  • Mag Files

While he may look similar to the Star Wars character known as the Mandalorian, the bounty hunter tasked with protecting a young creature named Grogu, the Maskalorian has a very different purpose: protecting people from Covid-19. During the pandemic, the Maskalorian has worn the helmet made famous by Din Djarin in Disney+'s Mandalorian series – all while on a quest to give out free face masks. Footage from the mask giveaways has been shared on the Maskalorian TikTok channel, which has amassed more than 21,000 followers and garnered millions of views. The Maskalorian has surprised people with masks in New York City, Vienna and other places around the world (including on airplane flights). "I just kind of wanted to see, I wonder if I can encourage people in a playful and humorous way," 43-year-old filmmaker Matt Adams, who portrays the Maskalorian, told the Washington Post of his mission. Adams told the outlet that his version of the famous Star Wars character is much happier compared to the rugged one from the series, played by Pedro Pascal. And like the Mandalorian, the Maskalorian also has a tiny green friend he carries around, but this miniature alien is named Masku instead of Grogu.

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