Star Wars needs to get rid of Boba Fett

Key Takeaways

  • Boba Fett started off as a minor character but has evolved into a fan favorite in Star Wars lore.
  • Despite his popularity, it may be time for Boba Fett to retire due to his lackluster involvement in “The Book of Boba Fett”.
  • Disney may focus more on the Mandalorian character and potential crossovers in the Star Wars universe than the Boba Fett project alone.



The galaxy far, far away is getting bigger and bigger, and all the while Star wars continues to add new characters with each film and TV series, tending to return to the classics to bring back fans of the good old days. Although he may not be as important as Luke or Leia, Boba Fett remains one of the most expensive Star wars font.

From humble roots it appeared there The Empire is back and speaking only four lines of dialogue in the original trilogy, Boba Fett has become a legend in the Expanded Universe canon and the modern era of the Disney canon. Despite Temuera Morrison helping to elevate his fan favorite status, could it be time for Boba Fett to hang up his beskar?

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Boba Fett's story with Star Wars

Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back


Designed for pre-planning The Empire is backGeorge Lucas imagined Boba Fett as Star wars' response to Sergio Leone's Man with No Name. Ironically, Fett's long-time nemesis, Cad Bane, would continue to be inspired by Clint Eastwood's grizzled cowboy. Because Lucas agreed to single out Fett for hate Star Wars Holiday SpecialBoba Fett had to be drawn quickly, and was based on the original design for Darth Vader.

Appearing as one of the bounty hunters hired by Darth Vader to hunt down the Millennium Falcon, Fett was initially thought to be part of a group of imperial 'supercommandos'. Although he was later considered a lone hunter, the supercommando concept evolved into the concept known today as the Mandalorian. Although it has a larger role in the Return of the JediFett meets his maker on Jabba's ship. Apart from continuing to sell well in the sales department, most thought this was the end of its story.


Fett's 'death' in the Great Pit of Carkoon is just the beginning of the arc. With the Expanded Universe giving it a non-canon survival in 1995 Tales from Jabba's Castle an anthology book, the idea soon took off. In the DVD commentary for Return of the JediLucas confirmed that he had considered including an image of Fett's survival in later releases, but reconsidered because he was concerned that it would take away from the focus of the main story. However, Star wars Historian Jonathan W. Rinzler says that Lucas admitted to Fett's escape shortly after he sold the rights to Disney.

The character was played by Jeremy Bulloch and voiced by Jason Wingreen in the original trilogy. In attack of the clones, Temuera Morrison played Jango Fett (Boba's biological father). Morrison has now become synonymous with playing Boba thanks to appearances in Season 2 and Season 3 of The Mandalorianas well as leadership The Book of Boba Fett. Boba's elements of survival from History of the Jedi and the Star Wars: Aftermath trilogy has been adapted into canon, if The Book of Boba Fett he reveals that he captured Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine.


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It's time to let Boba Fett rest

Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett in the Boba Fett Books

Although most agree that Temuera Morrison is not the problem The Book of Boba Fettthe actor suggested that his failure prompted his departure from his return in the immediate future. Admitting to TheRaeSide that he doesn't know what's going on in Star Wars, Morrison said that Disney is focused on 'doing something new and giving a disappointing update on what's next for Fett.

“I was hoping that a [‘Book of Boba Fett’ Season 2]maybe, but we'll see what happens… I don't know what's in the cards but it's great to work together [Ming-Na Wen] again.”

Unfortunately, Boba Fett's time to shine on his own was not what his fans expected. The actor criticized the decision to show Boba Fett without a helmet, saying that although it was done to avoid comparisons with Perdo Pascal's Mandalorian, it took away the mystery.


Others criticized the method The Book of Boba Fett felt like The Mandalorian season 2.5 when they devoted an entire episode to Din Djarin (Pascal) getting the Darksaber. This was highlighted again when Mando, Grogu and several other characters from the sister series appeared in the finale. Although it ended in a post-credits scene, Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth said he could return for more, and Morrison himself said he hopes so. The Book of Boba Fett season 2, not yet available.


Boba Fett seems to be frozen in carbonite at the moment, with Morrison recently telling Screen Rant that he won't be there. The Mandalorian & Grogu. Although it is not clear The Mandalorian Season 4 is set for a cinematic tour, fans know that Jon Favreau is taking Din Djarin and Grogu on their own journey. Because Favreau co-starred in the show The Book of Boba Fettsome think it's strange that the actor is not included in the film. Then again, with a limited run time of around 180 minutes compared to the usual eight episodes per season of The Mandalorianthe writer already has to shoehorn a lot.

While Boba Fett has gotten some much needed rest and relaxation, this is likely the end of his story. Morrison hasn't talked about retirement, and even if he did, it would be easy to put someone else under the gun. It's likely that Disney will keep the focus on the Mandalorian as its main character Star wars slate on Disney + – may build towards the 'Mandoverse' crossover. when The Mandalorian season 3 and Ahsoka teased Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn as so badass in the Mandoverse, it makes sense to bring Fett back for one. Avengers: Endgame– a succession of inspirations between all these stories.


Many Boba-centric projects have been scrapped, so Fett should lead the way Star Wars 1313 game. Josh Trank's was there too Boba Fett: A Star Wars Storywhich was famously pulled shortly before the teaser was shown at the Star Wars Celebration in 2015. It took off The Book of Boba Fett as a rather disappointing solo walk for a bounty-clad beskar hunter. Discover Pascal's style of leadership The Mandalorian & Groguand was given a lukewarm reception as The Book of Boba Fettit seems unlikely that Boba Fett will ever make it to the big screen. However, Boba Fett has more than earned his legacy as one of the most memorable Star wars Some 44 years after he first put Captain Solo in storage.

The Mandalorian

Date of publication
November 12, 2019

throw it away
Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Burr, Temuera Morrison, Emily Swallow

Creator
Jon Favreau

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