Mandalorian & Grogu's Rotta The Hutt could be the next baby Yoda

SUMMARY

• Jeremy Allen White has joined Star Wars as Rotta the Hutt, possibly the next Baby Yoda in the franchise.
• The introduction of Rotta the Hutt brings back the character of The Clone Wars, expanding the Hutts' contribution to the galaxy.
• Rotta's return could lead to the creation of “Baby Jabba,” adding a cute new addition to the Star Wars marketing effort.

There is a continuing tradition of A-list actors entering the world of Star wars. According to The Mandalorian & Grogu I also said The bearJeremy Allen White's The Galaxy Far Away has landed another popular actor. Joining the franchise as Rotta the Hutt, White's debut in the upcoming live action Star wars The film could have seen him become the next Baby Yoda of the franchise.

Following 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 to join the sci-fi series. In addition to playing a new character created for Jon Favreau's film, he brought back an unknown addition in 2008. Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the next series on television.

Who is Rotta the Hutt?

The Mandalorian has brought famous Clone Wars actors, including Bo-Katan Kryze and Ahsoka Tano. It folded into the Legends canon including the survival of Cobb Vanth and Boba Fett, and expanded the Hutt's empire through The Book of Boba Fett. If the fans only saw the twins of Jabba the Hutt The Book of Boba Fettof course the Hutts still have a good 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 on The Clone Wars season 3. First appeared on The Clone Wars movie, Rotta is kidnapped on the orders of Count Dooku with the help of Ziro the Hutt – Rotta's uncle. It turns out that Asajj Ventress was behind the kidnapping of Dooku's Sith priestess, leading a rescue mission by Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. Rotta was rescued on the planet Teth, but nearly died on the way back to Tatooine. Ahsoka rescues Rotta and develops a personal crush on him, naming him 'Stinky'.

Jabba's son hardly had a major role. After appearing for a while there The Clone Wars “Sphere of Influence” in season 3, he was mentioned in “Hunt for Ziro” and received recognition from The Clone Wars: A Tale of Light and Darkness anthology. The fact that Rotta has been MIA from canon since then, and missed major events like Jabba's death, has led to a lot of speculation from fans about his whereabouts.

After the return of Boba Fett The Mandalorian, Star wars made most of the positions in the post-Return of the Jedi world to capture the story of what happened after Jabba's death. The Book of Boba Fett there was no criticism. Among the many plot points left untouched, some were disappointed by the fact that the supposedly formidable Hutts turned around to allow Boba to take over Jabba's Palace. The heir to his father's throne could change that. Although Temuera Morrison suggested that Boba Fett would not enter The Mandalorian & Groguit might help bring Rotta back.

Star Wars needs another baby Yoda

The Mandalorian & Grogu confirmed the return of Star Wars Rebels' Zeb Orrelios, the return of Jonny Coyne as an Imperial Warrior who appeared there The Mandalorian season 3, and the beloved Babu Frik with a mysterious role for the famous Sigourney Weaver. Others from the Mandoverse are expected to show up, meaning Rotta needs something to help him stand out from the crowd. Just like Grogu made his name as 'Baby Yoda', Rotta could be the next 'Baby Jabba'. Just by marketing, Disney can make money with little Jabba.

Although there are rumors that Rotta will break away from the Hutts' usual on-screen appearance and appear as a cute Hutt like Jabba's cousin Bokku. He may have been a child during the incident. The Mandalorian & Grogu. Jabba the Hutt was 600 years old when he died on his ship Return of the Jedisaying that the Hutts have a long life span similar to Yoda and Grogu's species. StarWars.com confirmed that Rotta the Hutt is 55 in The Clone Wars. in the The Mandalorian & Grogu placed about five years later Return of the Jedimaking the gap between the two about 23 years. This means that Rotta may still be young.

Star wars keep trying to make 'cute' additions like Porgs, Skeleton Crewof the wonderful Neel, and the return of Gungi for the The Bad Batch. However, none had the marketing power of Baby Yoda. The idea of ​​Baby Jabba is nothing new, with 3D artist Leonardo Viti creating a concept for a similar version of the villain in 2020. The idea took off, as it became a sensation. -po for the night Baby Jabba but quickly forgotten. While some will surely accuse Disney of rehashing the Baby Yoda schtick if young Rotta returns, the dollar sign is likely ringing in people's eyes.

A young Rotta also fits the narrative, but not the young version. Ahsoka had already shown affection to Grogu, and given her history with Rotta, she was able to set up a sanctuary for stray children. Then again, casting White in the role of Rotta suggests he'll be more than just a happy-go-lucky cheerleader. Star wars The Hutt Empire has never been exploited in canon, but the casting of Sigourney Weaver may be a hint at this aspect of the film's direction. Star Wars Outlaws' Kay Vess, who has her own history with Jabba, seems to have been modeled after Weaver's Ellen Ripley. the foreigners Star could be playing an older version of Vess, which is another easy way to bring Rotta back into the fold.

According to Star wars continues to strengthen its canon and hopes to solve a long-standing mystery, the return of Rotta the Hutt may complete the arc that began 16 years ago. Din Djarin is no stranger to saving helpless babies. And since the Hutt Clan lost much of their power during the New Republic era, Favreau has a chance to bring them back in a big way. However, with The Mandalorian & Grogu due to hit theaters on May 22, 2026, the film's plot remains shrouded in mystery.