Jeremy Allen White is emerging as one of the most dynamic actors in the industry today. After showcasing his skills in "The Bear," portraying professional wrestler Kerry Von Erich in Sean Durkin's emotionally charged film "The Iron Claw," and gearing up for a role in the Bruce Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me," White is now set to make another exciting move. According to THR, the talented New Yorker is joining the Star Wars universe, lending his voice to a pivotal character in Jon Favreau's recently completed Mandoverse film, "The Mandalorian & Grogu."
As reported, White will voice Rotta the Hutt, the son of the infamous gangster Jabba, in this latest Star Wars installment. The film will feature Pedro Pascal reprising his role as the iconic bounty hunter from "The Mandalorian," continuing his adventures in space alongside his adoptive son, Grogu. White becomes just the second new addition to the film's cast, following Sigourney Weaver's casting announcement back in May. While Weaver's character remains a mystery, the plot promises to weave together threads from "Ahsoka," "Rebels," and potentially "Skeleton Crew," making for an intriguing narrative.
Rotta the Hutt first appeared in the "The Clone Wars" movie in 2008 and made a brief appearance in the "Clone Wars" TV series. He was used as a pawn in the ongoing conflict between the Separatists and the Republic, leading to his kidnapping to manipulate both sides. However, after the events of the film, Rotta has been notably absent from the Star Wars universe, contributing no insights during the power struggles explored in "The Book of Boba Fett" and remaining unaccounted for in "The Mandalorian" Season 3.
As fans speculate, will Rotta turn out to be a valuable ally for Mando and Grogu? Does he have unfinished business with his father's associates or enemies? And what has he been up to all these years? Perhaps he’s been cosplaying as a human or competing in Jeremy Allen White lookalike contests?
We will hopefully get some answers when "The Mandalorian & Grogu" hits theaters on May 22, 2026.
