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Jeremy Allen White joins The Mandalorian and Grogu as Rotta the Hutt, set to have a significant role.
Rotta the Hutt may have a unique, muscular appearance, breaking the traditional Hutt mold.
The film casts notable actors like Pedro Pascal and ties into future Star Wars projects under Dave Filoni.

The Mandalorian and Grogu cast added Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, and the next Star Wars movie may give this character an uncommon look for the Hutts.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is the next Star Wars movie on Lucasfilm's slate, featuring several recognizable faces from the franchise's past. Among the cast is The Bear star Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, the son of the vile ganger Jabba the Hutt. Rotta debuted as a central character in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated 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 Grogu will be Rotta's most significant appearance in the Star Wars franchise since then and a new report claims the character has taken care of himself over the years.

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Bespin Bulletin's article on Allen White's casting as Rotta the Hutt reiterates other reports claiming the character will have a substantial role in The Mandalorian and Grogu instead 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 the Star Wars franchise.

Mandalorian and Grogu Jeremy Allen White Rotta the Hutt

The Star Wars: Darth Vader comic book series introduced 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, and Jonny Coyne as an Imperial Wardlord from The Mandalorian season 3. Babu Frik from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker appears, as will the character Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios from the Star Wars Rebels animated series. The Mandalorian and Grogu is one of many projects expected to lead into Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie, which has been touted as the culmination of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Skeleton 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 to The Mandalorian and Grogu, and potentially the rest of the "MandoVerse."

The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released in theaters on May 22, 2026.

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Release Date: 2019 - 2023-00-00
Network: Disney+
Showrunner: Jon Favreau
Directors: Rick Famuyiwa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dave Filoni, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed, Deborah Chow, Jon Favreau, Peter Ramsey, Robert Rodriguez, Taika Waititi, Lee Isaac Chung
Writers: Jon Favreau