Jeremy Allen White To Play This Obscure Star Wars Character In Upcoming Film

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Jeremy Allen White To Play This Obscure Star Wars Character In Upcoming Film

Key Takeaways

  • Jeremy Allen White will voice Rotta the Hutt in the film, rumored to have a significant role.
  • The Mandalorian & Grogu transitioned from a TV series to a movie due to production delays caused by strikes.
  • The film’s release in 2026 will mark the return of Star Wars movies in theaters.

As a seasoned Star Wars gamer, who has traversed through galaxies far and wide since the original trilogy, I can’t help but feel a surge of anticipation when it comes to the upcoming movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. The transition from TV series to a feature film is an intriguing twist, one that echoes the unexpected journey of Han Solo himself.

Since it was revealed that The Mandalorian & Grogu would transition from a continuation of Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian TV series to a movie, information about the project has been scarce. However, this week, fans received some news on casting for the film.

This year, The Mandalorian along with Grogu accomplished something extraordinarily impressive – they filmed a project without making any noise about it, leaving many fans unaware that production had even started. Apart from some casting revelations, details on the film remain scarce. Originally planned as season 4 of Disney+’s popular series The Mandalorian, this project was postponed due to the 2023 Writers’ and SAG strikes. Lucasfilm and showrunner Jon Favreau then decided to restructure it into a movie. Though some were puzzled by this decision when it was announced in January of this year, Favreau and Dave Filoni appear convinced it was the right move. Given their successful track record, they might very well be correct.

This week, it’s been confirmed that Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, will voice a character named Rotta the Hutt in an upcoming film alongside Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. This revelation has left fans surprised because, unlike previous roles where he is seen on screen, White’s presence in this film will only be audible. Rotta the Hutt is not a well-known name for some, but fans of the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars will remember him as Jabba the Hutt’s son. In a prequel storyline to the show, Rotta was kidnapped as a baby as part of a plot to get the Hutt species involved in the Clone Wars. He was eventually rescued by Padawan Ahsoka Tano and her Master Anakin Skywalker.

It remains undisclosed how substantial Rotta’s role will be in the upcoming film, with speculation suggesting it won’t be a minor one, along with other details such as Ahsoka Tano’s potential involvement, given her prior relationship with Rotta. Furthermore, the identity of who Katee Sackhoff’s character, Bo-Katan Weaver, will portray is yet unknown, although she has experience in space exploration. The only confirmed plot detail at this time is that The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) and his young charge Grogu will embark on a journey together. This leaves fans intrigued about the upcoming storyline.

It’s quite unusual to ponder, given all the series that have emerged since, but “The Mandalorian and Grogu” will be the first Star Wars movie released since 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. Despite numerous projects being announced and subsequently scrapped in this timeframe, it’s reassuring to see that another Star Wars film is indeed on its way to the big screen. Another significant project, “the untitled Rey film” featuring Daisy Ridley, is also in progress, though there have been delays along the way – for instance, losing its original writer. Both these productions should ignite enthusiasm among fans to return to their local cinemas and experience new Star Wars adventures once more.

The Mandalorian & Grogu is expected to release on May 26th, 2026.

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2024-12-10 21:37