When a new Star Wars movie arrives in theaters, it’s natural to wonder whether there will be any unexpected surprises. After all, cameos are basically mandatory in major franchise films and series these days. With so many options to choose from, it almost feel CERTAIN that some characters from across the Star Wars lore will appear in some fashion. But did The Mandalorian and Grogu have any cool Star Wars cameos? The answer is yes, but they are incredibly deep cuts and NOT what you’d expect. Join us as we break down The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s incredibly fun set of cameos.
Who Cameos in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
It turns out, most of the Star Wars cameos in The Mandalorian and Grogu are not Star Wars characters at all. Instead, they are the very people who helped bring this Star Wars story to life. Yes, The Mandalorian and Grogu features cameos by the directors and creative minds who have helped shape The Mandalorian throughout its journey.
These The Mandalorian and Grogu cameos include Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director at Lucasfilm Doug Chiang, The Mandalorian director Deborah Chow, The Mandalorian director Lee Isaac Chung, The Mandalorian director Rick Famuyiwa, and, of course, President and Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni. It’s very cool to see the people who had a hand in bringing the series to life get honored on screen for their contributions in the movie.
Where Do These Cameos Occur in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
The deep-cut The Mandalorian and Grogu cameos take place in the ending scenes of the movie. After Din Djarin has defeated The Twins and their bounty hunter with the help of Grogu and the Anzellans, the New Republic arrives to save the day and fully demolish the Hutts’ fortress on Nal Hutta. Piloting the New Republic X-wings are all of The Mandalorian‘s directors and creative minds. It’s really a fun, meta nod to the architects of the series and the movie.
In addition, Dave Filoni also appears in the salt bar on Shakari, where Mando makes quite a mess.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Also Cameos in The Mandalorian and Grogu
We all know that Star Wars Rebels‘ Zeb would be in The Mandalorian and Grogu. But one more Star Wars character made a cameo in the film as well. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee cameos as Captain Carson Teva, a role he played in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett. He’s going for the full New Republic bingo card. We guess that means we’ll probably see him in Dave Filoni’s New Republic movie eventually. In The Mandalorian and Grogu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee’s Captain Teva joins The Mandalorian‘s directors and co. as pilot flying a New Republic ship to bomb Nul Hutta. Everyone loves Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, so it’s another sweet cameo.
Were There Any Other BIG Cameos in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
Nope, that’s it. The Mandalorian and Grogu aimed to tell a small, self-contained tale, and that meant keeping Star Wars heavy hitters out of the mix. And honestly, it was a smart idea that made for a right-sized and focused movie.
The Mandalorian and Grogu is now in theaters. Tickets are available for purchase.