Jeremy Allen White will voice Rotta the Hutt in the Star Wars universe’s upcoming film.
- Jeremy Allen White, Emmy-winning star of The Bear, joins The Mandalorian & Grogu.
- He will voice Rotta the Hutt, son of Jabba the Hutt, originally introduced in The Clone Wars movie.
- Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie releases May 22, 2026, and stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver.
A Rising Star in the Galaxy
Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy-winning actor known for his performance in The Bear, has been cast in the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu. He will lend his voice to Rotta the Hutt, the son of the infamous Jabba the Hutt. Rotta first appeared in the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars film in 2008, making this the character’s live-action debut.
Star Wars Expands its Universe
The Mandalorian & Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, will hit theaters on May 22, 2026. The film continues the journey of Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and his adopted ward, Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda. Sigourney Weaver joins the cast, adding star power to this eagerly awaited installment.
Voicing a Legacy
White’s portrayal of Rotta the Hutt marks a significant moment as the character transitions from animation to live-action. While Lucasfilm has yet to comment, this role demonstrates White’s growing versatility. Fans anticipate how his voice will breathe life into the Hutt legacy, a lineage central to Star Wars lore.
A Franchise on the Move
The film is the first Star Wars feature since The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and serves as a culmination of The Mandalorian series, which has run for three seasons. Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni will produce the movie, ensuring continuity and innovation in storytelling.
A Storied Career
Jeremy Allen White rose to fame as a regular on Showtime’s Shameless before achieving A-list status with The Bear, where he plays a chef navigating the high-stakes world of a Chicago kitchen. He also stars as Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic Deliver Me.
As Star Wars expands its narrative scope, White’s inclusion signals a bright future for both the actor and the franchise. Fans are already counting down to the film’s release.
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