Before today, I would’ve straight up laughed in your face if you told me that there was a role Jeremy Allen White was taking that I wouldn’t find earth-shatteringly sexy. However, this week whispers have started swirling that the 33-year-old heartthrob is set to voice Rotta the Hutt in the upcoming Star Wars film The Mandalorian & Grogu. Usually, I’m a ‘No, babe, keep the costume on‘ kinda gal but this might be a bit too far even for me.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that The Bear star would likely be joining Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, who have already been confirmed for the project.
As a big JAW fan, I’m stoked for the award-winning king. However, the internet and I are surprised by the role he’s reportedly been given. You couldn’t have made him a shirtless stormtrooper or something?
The film was announced back in January with Jon Favreau — the creator of the flagship show The Mandalorian — directing the project.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” Favreau said, per The Hollywood Reporter.
“The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
If you’re wondering what The Mandalorian & Grogu is about and where it slots into the Star Wars universe, stick around, we’ve got all the answers below.
Everything We Know About The Mandalorian & Grogu
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What’s the plot for The Mandalorian & Grogu?
As you might have been able to guess, The Mandalorian & Grogu is a spin-off from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. It stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, a bounty hunter who finds himself taking care of a being called Grogu, which is the same species as Yoda but much, much younger — otherwise known as Baby Yoda.
Currently, not a whole lot is known about the plot. However, the last we saw of these two was that they settled down on Navarro together. Who knows what zany adventures they’ll get up to next?
It is currently unknown which character Sigourney Weaver will portray.
When does The Mandalorian & Grogu come out?
Lucasfilm has confirmed that The Mandalorian & Grogu will be released in the United States on May 22, 2026. Fingers crossed we’ll get a same-day release here in Australia too!
Is there a trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu?
As the film is still in pretty early stages of production, there isn’t a trailer just yet. However, we’ll keep you posted. The moment a trailer comes out, we’ll let you know.
That’s all we know about the upcoming film just yet but if you’re craving some Mandalorian and Baby Yoda goodness, you can stream The Mandalorian on Disney+.
