Rotta The Hutt from The Mandalorian and Grogu may be the next Baby Yoda

Summary

  • Jeremy Allen White is joining Star Wars as Rotta the Hutt, possibly the next Baby Yoda in the franchise.
  • The introduction of Rotta the Hutt brings back a character from The Clone Wars and expands the Hutts' involvement in the galaxy.
  • Rotta's return could lead to the creation of “Baby Jabba” and be a cute new addition to Star Wars' marketing efforts.



There is an ongoing tradition of high-profile actors entering the world of acting Star Wars. As The Mandalorian and Grogu adds The bearWith Jeremy Allen White, the galaxy far, far away has landed another popular actor. Joining the franchise as Rotta the Hutt, White's impending debut in the upcoming live-action star Wars The film could lead to him becoming the next Baby Yoda in the franchise.

In the footsteps of Laura Dern (The Last Jedi), Richard E. Grant (The Rise of Skywalker), Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian), Jude Law (Skeleton crew) and more: Jeremy Allen White is the latest big name in science fiction. Not only does he play a brand new character created for Jon Favreau's film, but he also brings with him an obscure addition from 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the subsequent TV series.

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Who is Rotta the Hutt?

Rotta the Hutt is returned to Jabba in Star Wars


The Mandalorian has already gained popularity Clone Wars Characters including Bo-Katan Kryze and Ahsoka Tano. It expanded the canon of legends, including Cobb Vanth and Boba Fett's survival, and expanded the Hutt Empire The Book of Boba Fett. While fans only caught a glimpse of Jabba the Hutt's twin cousins The Book of Boba Fettit's clear that the Hutts still have a strong reputation in the Outer Rim.

Jeremy Allen White has been confirmed as Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba the Hutt who was last seen The Clone Wars Season 3. First appearance in The Clone Wars In the film, Rotta was kidnapped on Count Dooku's orders with the help of Ziro the Hutt – Rotta's great-uncle. Asajj Ventress, as Dooku's Sith acolyte, was revealed to be behind the kidnapping, leading to a rescue mission by Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. Rotta was rescued on the planet Teth, but almost died on the way back to Tatooine. Ahsoka saved Rotta and grew particularly fond of him, even giving him the nickname “Stinky.”


Jabba's young son barely had a major role. After a brief appearance in The Clone Wars In Season 3 of Sphere of Influence, he was mentioned in “Hunt for Ziro” and received a throwaway credit The Clone Wars: Tales of Light and Darkness Anthology. The fact that Rotta has since been missing from canon and missed important events like Jabba's death has led to a lot of speculation among fans as to where he has been.

After Boba Fett's return The Mandalorian, star Wars made the most of its place in a post-Return of the Jedi world to pick up the story of what happened after Jabba's death. The Book of Boba Fett was not without criticism. Among the many underdeveloped storylines, some were disappointed by the fact that the supposedly formidable Hutts turned around to let Boba take over Jabba's palace. His father's heir to the throne could change that. Although Temuera Morrison has hinted that Boba Fett won't be there The Mandalorian and Groguthis could actually help bring Rotta back.


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Star Wars needs another Baby Yoda

Grogu The Mandalorian Baby Yoda

The Mandalorian and Grogu has confirmed the return of Star Wars Rebels'Zeb Orrelios, the return of Jonny Coyne as the Imperial warlord who appeared in The Mandalorian Season 3 and the popular Babu Frik as well as a mysterious role for the legendary Sigourney Weaver. Others from the Mandoverse are also expected to show up, meaning Rotta needs something to help him stand out from the crowd. Just as Grogu made a name for himself as “Baby Yoda,” Rotta could be the next “Baby Jabba.” Disney could make a fortune from tiny Jabba plush toys in merchandising alone.


Although there are rumors that Rotta will break with the tradition of the usually portly Hutts seen on screen and appear as a fit Hutt like Jabba's cousin Bokku, he may still be a toddler during the events of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Jabba the Hutt was 600 years old when he died on his sailing ship Return of the Jedisuggesting that the Hutts have long lifespans, similar to Yoda and Grogu's species. StarWars.com confirmed that Rotta the Hutt was 55 inches tall The Clone Wars. With The Mandalorian and Grogu takes place about five years later Return of the JediThis means the gap between the two is around 23 years. This means that Rotta may still be a relatively young child.

star Wars always trying to make “cute” additions like Porgs, Skeleton crewThe charming Neel and the return of Gungi The bad batch. However, none of them had the marketing power of Baby Yoda. The idea of ​​a Baby Jabba is nothing new, as 3D artist Leonardo Viti created a concept for a small version of the criminal overlord back in 2020. The idea came about when Baby Jabba became an overnight sensation, but was quickly forgotten. While some will certainly accuse Disney of rehashing the Baby Yoda schtick when a young Rotta returns, someone's probably got dollar signs ringing in their eyes.


Narratively, a young Rotta also fits, rather than the moody teen version. Ahsoka has already shown affection for Grogu, and given her past with Rotta, she may start her own daycare for wayward children. On the other hand, the casting of White in the role of Rotta suggests that he will be more than just a babbling bundle of joy. star Wars Canon has never made the most of the Hutt Empire, but the casting of Sigourney Weaver could be an indication of this aspect of the film's direction. Star Wars OutlawsKay Vess, who has her own history with Jabba, looks like she was modeled on Weaver's Ellen Ripley. The Foreigner Star could play an older version of Vess, which would be another easy way to get Rotta back on board.


As star Wars As Rotta the Hutt continues to flesh out its canon and hopefully resolve some long-standing mysteries, the return of Rotta the Hutt has the potential to complete a story arc that began 16 years ago. Din Djarin is no stranger to rescuing helpless baby aliens. And since the Hutt Clan has lost most of its power during the New Republic, Favreau has the chance to bring it back in a big way. Still with The Mandalorian and Grogu Since the film will be released in theaters on May 22, 2026, the plot of the film is still a mystery.

The Mandalorian

Release date
November 12, 2019

Pour
Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Burr, Temuera Morrison, Emily Swallow

Streaming service(s)
Disney+

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