CONFIRMED: Jeremy Allen White Is Joining the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

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Buckle up. We’re going on an adventure in a galaxy far, far away. We hope you’re all caught up in the ever-expanding universe of Star Wars because there’s a NEW project in the works. In fact, we have a BIG casting announcement, and it might surprise you!

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There’s a new Star Wars film in the works called The Mandalorian & Grogu (not to be confused with the series, The Mandalorian, available to stream on Disney+). We don’t know much about the plot of this project, but we do know the name of at least one character joining the story: Rotta the Hutt.

Recognize that name? Rotta the Hutt is the son of the (in)famous Jabba the Hutt, and he may soon take on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Based on the timeline of events, this continuation of the story should unfold after Return of the Jedi and The Book of Boba Fett.

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So, who’s playing this mysterious character? Variety reported that Jeremy Allen White has joined the new The Mandalorian & Grogu film as the voice of Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta the Hutt. You may recognize Jeremy Allen White from The Bear, where he plays the main protagonist.

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We’re still waiting for more details about the plot of this new film. As you may remember, in The Book of Boba Fett, Tatooine dealt with a power struggle as several characters attempted to take over Jabba the Hutt’s role as a crime boss. Ultimately, Boba Fett took over, defeating two of Jabba’s cousins, The Twins.

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This new film will be directed by Jon Favreau, who also created The Mandalorian. Variety also confirmed that the project will feature Pedro Pascal returning in his iconic role and Sigourney Weaver, whose character is still unknown at this time. This Star Wars film will be released on May 22nd, 2026.

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