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The Mandalorian and Grogucast added Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, and the nextStar Warsmovie may give this character an uncommon look for the Hutts.
The Mandalorian and Groguis the nextStar Warsmovie on Lucasfilm’s slate, featuring several recognizable faces from the franchise’s past. Among the cast isThe BearstarJeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, the son of the vile ganger Jabba the Hutt. Rotta debuted as a central character in theStar Wars: The Clone Warsanimated film, where he was kidnapped in an unsuccessful plot orchestrated by Count Dooku and Jabba’s uncle, Ziro, to frame the Jedi and incite conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Hutts.The Mandalorian and Groguwill be Rotta’s most significant appearance in theStar Warsfranchise since then and a new report claims the character has taken care of himself over the years.
Bespin Bulletin’s article on Allen White’s casting as Rotta the Hutt reiterates other reports claiming the character will have a substantial role inThe Mandalorian and Groguinstead of a cameo.The online publication also notes that they were told Rotta the Hutt “looks sort of…buff.“Because most of the Hutts have been large slug-like creatures with short arms, “buff” isn’t exactly what most fans picture when they imagine a Hutt. However, there is some precedent for a jacked Hutt in theStar Warsfranchise.
TheStar Wars: Darth Vadercomic book seriesintroduced fans to Bokku the Hutt, Jabba the Hutt’s cousin. During the Galactic Empire’s rule, Bokku held a position on the Hutt clan’s Grand Hutt Council. He provoked a battle between the Hutts and Imperial forces, eventually resulting in his death at Darth Vader’s hands. Bokku was significantly more fit than his Hutt relatives, with longer and more muscular arms. If Bespin Bulletin’s sources are reliable, Rotta the Hutt will have a similar appearance.
Allen White joins a cast that includes Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, Sigourney Weaver in an unknown role, andJonny Coyne as an Imperial WardlordfromThe Mandalorianseason 3. Babu Frik fromStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerappears, as will the character Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios from theStar Wars Rebelsanimated series.The Mandalorian and Groguis one of many projects expected to lead into Dave Filoni’sStar Warsmovie, which has been touted as the culmination ofThe Mandalorian,The Book of Boba Fett,Ahsoka, andSkeleton Crew.
It’s unclear what role Rotta will play in all of this. However, casting an actor as reputable as Allen White suggests the character will be important toThe Mandalorian and Grogu, and potentially the rest of the “MandoVerse.”
The Mandalorian and Groguwill be released in theaters on July 29, 2025.
