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  • A New Hope—Leslye Headland Open to ‘The Acolyte’ Season 2 Return

    A New Hope—Leslye Headland Open to ‘The Acolyte’ Season 2 Return

    The weather in the Star Wars universe might be constantly shifting, but Leslye Headland isn’t closing the door on the High Republic just yet. Following the sudden and highly publicized cancellation of The Acolyte back in 2024, the showrunner has dropped a new wave of comments that have fans making an immediate appeal to Lucasfilm’s creative brass.

    In a brand-new profile published by Empire, Headland made it clear that despite the online vitriol and the streaming bubble burst, she is still completely down to bring her dark side narrative back to Disney+.

    While Lucasfilm famously opted not to move forward with a second season due to dwindling viewership against a massive production budget, Headland revealed the show has been experiencing a noticeable streaming resurgence and a shift in public perception.

    “I would still want to do it! Absolutely,” Headland told Empire. “As more people discover it, I think people may want to see some form of the story come back… I’m having a resurgence of The Acolyte in my real life. I speak with people who are really big fans, and were disappointed in the cancellation.”

    Season 1 ended on a series of massive, cliffhanger lore-drops—including the physical reveal of Darth Plagueis lurking in the shadows and Jedi Master Yoda’s looming complicity in a High Republic cover-up of the massacre at Brendok.

    Had a renewal come through, Headland shared that her long-term plan was designed to act as a direct narrative runway into the sequel trilogy.

    Season 2 would have delved further into the backstory of Qimir/The Stranger (Manny Jacinto), diving deep into his fractured relationship with Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh. It would have also focused on the dangerous web of Sith lineage between The Stranger, his new apprentice Osha, and his ultimate master, Darth Plagueis.

    “We did have a lot of stuff that we wanted to explore, including tying in lore to the sequels,” said Headland. “Getting into who exactly Manny’s character is, his connection with Vernestra, his connection with Plagueis, and then his connection with other sequel-established things.“

    The Acolyte still holds the unfortunate milestone of being the first live-action Disney+ Star Wars show to be out-and-out publicly canceled by the studio, a decision Headland admitted surprised her with its “swiftness,” making her willingness to return to the sandbox shows an immense amount of creative resilience. The Acolyte took bold, unprecedented structural risks by showcasing a fundamentally flawed Jedi Order and centering the emotional narrative around an active Sith dynamic. Leaving Darth Plagueis as a one-frame cameo feels like a massive disservice to the broader tapestry of the saga.

  • Major ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Plot Leak Discloses Roles for Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, and More

    Major ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Plot Leak Discloses Roles for Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, and More

    While the galaxy is currently chewing on Jon Favreau’s safe and nostalgic The Mandalorian and Grogu, director Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) is heading toward an entirely untamed frontier. A massive new plot leak has revealed the first concrete details regarding the secretive characters played by Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, and Amy Adams in Star Wars: Starfighter.

    Set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, the May 28, 2027 standalone film is positioning itself as a high-stakes, big-hearted family space adventure—but with a heavy dose of criminal underworld grit.

    The leak, from @fiveswalker, confirms that Ryan Gosling is playing the central protagonist, an isolated, cynical pilot trying to make a living in a rebuilding galaxy.

    His mother (Amy Adams) is force-sensitive, and so is he. At the beginning of the film, she is killed, but in her dying moments, gives her son her lightsaber and tells him to go find his uncle, who he’s never met. The kid’s pretty smart, and manages to get off-world, finding his uncle in a cantina, a washed-up pilot and war hero haunted by ghosts of his past.

    -FivesWalker
    • The Mission: Gosling’s character is thrust into a sudden protective role when he is forced to look after his nephew, played by newcomer Flynn Gray.
    • The Mother’s Plea: Amy Adams plays Gray’s mother (Gosling’s sister). The inciting incident of the film features her sending her son away with his uncle to protect him from a mysterious connection to the Force that has drawn the wrong kind of attention.

    Shawn Levy previously teased that our heroes would be pursued across the galaxy by a dangerous duo of antagonists. We now know exactly what that pairing looks like.

    • The Enforcer: Mia Goth—who described filming the project as one of the best experiences of her career—is playing the lead female villain. Far from a Sith Lord, her character is described as a ruthless, highly calculating mercenary or bounty hunter specializing in capturing Force-sensitive individuals for an elite underground syndicate.
    • The Brains: Matt Smith is locked in as Goth’s partner. The leak describes Smith as a warlord who is “infamous across the galaxy.”

    Mia Goth will be playing a force-senstive, lightsaber using character. She will be working for a warlord/arms dealer (Matt Smith) who is infamous across the galaxy. And yes, she is on the hunt for Ryan Gosling’s nephew. There have been various rumors saying she is a Sith cultist. Those are false. I would describe her more [as] a mercenary (think of Baylan and Shin). While she has ties to Matt Smith’s character, she has her own agenda and plans. Plans that might involve training a certain someone.

    -FivesWalker

    The leak does nothing to cast doubt on the rumors that Star Wars: Starfighter is meant to serve as a bridge to a new trilogy and will feature a cameo by Daisy Ridley‘s Rey.

  • Hayden Christensen’s Post-‘Ahsoka’ Star Wars Future Reportedly Revealed

    Anakin Skywalker isn’t fading into the Force just yet. Despite the agonizing wait for Ahsoka Season 2 pushing into early next year, a new report indicates that Lucasfilm has plans for Hayden Christensen to return as th Chosen One.

    According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Christensen has signed on for at least two additional Star Wars projects following his excursion to Peridea.

    Christensen’s transition from prequel star to the absolute emotional anchor of modern Star Wars has completely revitalized the franchise’s legacy storytelling. While Dave Filoni has clearly set the stage for Anakin’s Force Ghost to play a pivotal, cosmic role guiding Sabine and Ahsoka through the runes of the Mortis Gods, this new deal could extend beyond the streaming universe.

    Rumors of an Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 concept continue to float around the campfire, but all eyes are currently on the upcoming theatrical slate. Dropping Christensen’s Force Ghost into the Rey-led film to offer historical counsel on rebuilding an untainted Jedi Order would provide the ultimate thematic bridge connecting all three generations of the Skywalker Saga.

    Whether he’s pulling on the dark leather of Darth Vader for an Underworld-era flashback or guiding the future of the Jedi as a radiant specter, keeping Hayden on the payroll is the smartest piece of world-building Lucasfilm has executed this decade.

  • Lucasfilm’s Next Star Wars Streaming Show Hit with Significant Delay

    Lucasfilm’s Next Star Wars Streaming Show Hit with Significant Delay

    The path to the galaxy outside the galaxy far, far away has a roadmap. Lucasfilm has officially locked in the premiere window for Ahsoka Season 2…and it’s coming quite a bit later than hoped.

    Dave Filoni’s flagship series is set to return to Disney+ early in 2027.

    The Season 1 finale, “The Jedi, The Witch and The Warlord”, was a dense and expansive installment in the overall lore of the franchise and teed up an incredibly interesting Season 2 which was expected to stream in 2026. However, for reasons Lucasfilm did not reveal at the Disney Upfront presentation, fans will have to wait at least 8 more months before finding out what awaits Ahsoka, Sabine, Baylon and Shin on Peridea and how the returns of Thrawn and Ezra Bridger from that same planet will shape the New Republic.

    The new branding is heavy on the celestial runes we saw at the end of Season 1, suggesting that the World Between Worlds and the statues of the Mortis Gods on Peridea will be the primary focus. Rosario Dawson was on hand at the Upfronts to tease that the “stakes are higher” and the “battles are bigger,” which potentially justifies the extra year of post-production.

    A four-year gap between seasons is a lot, but if it means we get a prestige-level exploration of Anakin’s Force Ghost and the origins of the Mortis Gods, it’s a price worth paying. The logo alone suggests this isn’t just a sequel—it’s a continued spiritual expansion of Star Wars lore that Filoni has been crafting for quite some time.

  • ‘Maul-Shadow Lord’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere

    ‘Maul-Shadow Lord’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere

    It seems the rule of two is alive and well at Lucasfilm. In a massive show of confidence, Disney+ and Lucasfilm have officially renewed the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord for a second season—and the first episode hasn’t even hit the streamer yet.

    The announcement came via a post on StarWars.com and an extensive profile in Esquire, where Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni confirmed that work is already underway on the next chapter of the Zabrak’s criminal odyssey.

    Season 1 is set to debut on Monday, April 6, 2026, with a two-episode premiere. The 10-episode first season will follow Maul during the “gap years” between Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Solo, specifically focusing on his journey to becoming the Godfather of the Star Wars universe.

    Filoni teased that Season 2 will continue to explore Maul’s descent into the “addiction” of the Dark Side. “In order to quash that feeling of remorse, you have to do it again. And again… and it becomes this way of being,” Filoni told Esquire.

    While Season 1 introduces Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, a disillusioned Padawan whom Maul is attempting to corrupt, the renewal suggests this relationship is the long-term engine of the series, rather than a one-and-done encounter.

    Set just one year after the end of The Clone Wars, Shadow Lord is the missing link fans have wanted for a decade. It explains how the broken creature we saw at the end of the war became the sophisticated head of Crimson Dawn. By greenlighting Season 2 now, Filoni is signaling that Maul’s  rebuilding phase is a saga, not a sprint.

    Sourcee: Star Wars, Esquire

  • ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Sigourney Weaver’s  Colonel Ward is the Missing Link to the Rebellion’s Greatest Icons

    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Sigourney Weaver’s  Colonel Ward is the Missing Link to the Rebellion’s Greatest Icons

    Sigourney Weaver’s role in The Mandalorian and Grogu has proven fertile ground for theorizing about her character’s potential for betrayal. Reports indicate that her Colonel Ward is the one who pushes Mando in the direction of Jeremy Allen White’s Rotta the Hutt, effectively using the Mandalorian as a heat sink to draw out rival syndicates while she quietly consolidates power for the Imperial Shadow Council. But thanks to a massive new feature in the May 2026 issue of Empire Magazine, we finally have the lore bomb we’ve been waiting for and some compelling evidence she may indeed be one of the good guys!

    It turns out Ward isn’t just a new face in the New Republic—she is a foundational piece of the Rebellion’s history who, quite literally, went through it alongside the galaxy’s most sacred legends.

    “We Go Way Back”: The Leia Connection

    The headline-grabbing quote from the Empire feature comes directly from Weaver herself. When asked about her character’s history before the events of the film, Weaver dropped a bombshell: “We go way back,” she said, referring to her character’s relationship with Princess Leia Organa.

    According to Lucasfilm President–and the architect of the New Republic era–Dave Filoni, Colonel Ward belongs to an elite cohort of female leaders who were instrumental in dismantling the Empire. Filoni explicitly named Ward in the same breath as Mon Mothma, Hera Syndulla, Amilyn Holdo, and Leia Organa.

    As Filoni puts it, these women formed a “fearless backbone” of the Rebellion. They weren’t just politicians; they were “crack pilots” and “military leaders” who survived the darkest days of the Galactic Civil War. By placing Weaver‘s character in this specific group, Lucasfilm is instantly giving Colonel Ward a level of Rebel Cred that usually takes three seasons of a TV show to establish.

    The “70s Unrest” Inspiration

    One of the most interesting aspects of the interview is how Weaver connects her Star Wars debut to her own real-world history. She compared the energy of the early Rebellion to the social unrest of the 1970s—specifically the protests against the Vietnam War.

    To be playing someone who is from that time, and from that history, who would have been a cohort of these guys, is a great honor. The ’70s, all the unrest, fighting against the [Vietnam] war. People had that sense of unity. It clicks into a whole thing for George Lucas, and I’m the same generation.

    -Sigourney Weaver

    George Lucas has stated in the past that he originally modeled the Rebel Alliance in part on the Viet Cong and the anti-war movement. By casting an icon of that exact cinematic era, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are tapping into the DNA of the original trilogy. Colonel Ward isn’t just a character; she’s a personification of the grit it took to topple an Empire.

    So, how does a friendship with Leia Organa affect a movie about a Mandalorian and his foundling? It all comes down to trust.

    In the film, Ward is the one who recruits Din Djarin for what Weaver describes as a “very tricky, very hard commission.” She chooses the Mandalorian not because the New Republic is lazy, but because she—as a veteran who has seen the true face of war—understands that the peace they currently enjoy is fragile, as Filoni so aggressively made clear in Season 1 of Ahsoka.

    While the New Republic Senate, likely led by a frustrated Mon Mothm, is busy with bureaucracy, Ward is the action-oriented leader who knows that the Imperial Shadow Council is a cancer that needs to be cut out. Her history with Leia suggests she possesses that Organa-style pragmatism: sometimes you have to break the rules to save the galaxy.

    While Filoni and Weaver are painting a beautiful picture of Rebel sisterhood, we cannot ignore the persistent rumors of a “Third Act Betrayal.”

    If Ward is as close to the Rebel founding mothers as they say, her being a secret Imperial mole—or a First Order sympathizer—would be among the most devastating blow Lucasfilm has ever dealt to the fanbase. Imagine the fallout if the woman who “went way back” with Leia turns out to be the one who sells out Grogu to the Remnant.

    Whether she’s a hero or a hidden villain, the choice to tie Ward to Leia is a nice touch of world-building. It gives the film an emotional anchor to the original trilogy and raises the stakes for everything Din Djarin is about to do.

    Source: Empire

  • ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Script Credit Sparks Further Concerns

    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Script Credit Sparks Further Concerns

    We are officially two months away from the theatrical return of Star Wars, and while the marketing for The Mandalorian and Grogu is ramping up with shiny Empire Magazine covers and LEGO reveals, a new development behind the scenes is giving some fans a reason to pause.

    A new listing from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has finally confirmed the screenwriting team for the May 22 release. While Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are the expected architects, a third name has appeared on the masthead: Noah Kloor.

    The Boba Fett Connection

    For those of you who don’t spend your nights memorizing the production credits of the Mandoverse, Kloor’s name carries a specific weight. He was a staff writer on every single episode of The Book of Boba Fett—a series that remains the most divisive entry in the New Republic era.

    While Kloor also contributed to The Mandalorian Season 3–specifically co-writing the stellar and illuminating episode “The Convert”–, his involvement as a primary co-writer on the film sparked concerns over a specific creative pipeline.

    While Kloor‘s involvement is not necessarily an indicator of anything treacherous, Star Wars fans are Star Wars fans, after all. Kloor’s presence suggests that the movie may feel more like an event miniseries than a standalone cinematic epic and for a film that fans are already waxing negatively about, it may not be the way. On the other hand, bringing Kloor onto a project set to feature the Hutt twins–who debuted in The Book of Boba Fett–could simply be a smart move intended to ensure attention to continuity

  • Simon Says: Kinberg Trilogy Emerges as Top Priority; Other Projects Order 66’d as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down

    Simon Says: Kinberg Trilogy Emerges as Top Priority; Other Projects Order 66’d as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down

    As was foretold, Kathleen Kennedy officially announced that she was stepping down as President of Lucasfilm, turning the keys over to Lynwen Brennan and Dave Filoni. Filoni, the creator behind a pair of beloved animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, and the live-action streaming series Ahsoka, has served as Lucasfilm’s Chief Creative Office since November 2023 and will remain in command of the “creative direction of the franchise in film, television, and any other platforms in the galaxy.” Brennan, who was named Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lucasfilm by Kennedy in 2015, is expected to continue coordinating the business side of things for the studio

    Kennedy‘s career at Lucasfilm began in 2012 when she was handpicked by George Lucas to serve as co-chair before the company’s acquisition by The Walt Disney Company. Following the sale, she was promoted to President, overseeing Lucasfilm’s primary divisions, including Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound. Under her leadership, the studio revitalized the Star Wars franchise, launching a sequel trilogy that began with the record-breaking The Force Awakens (2015) and continued with The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Beyond the Skywalker Saga, Kennedy shepherded standalone “anthology” films such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) as well as the return of another iconic Lucasfilm property with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

    In addition to her work in feature films, Kennedy spearheaded Lucasfilm’s expansion into streaming through Disney+. She served as executive producer on critically acclaimed and award-winning live-action series, most notably The Mandalorian, which debuted in 2019, and the Emmy-winning Andor. In an exit interview with Deadline, Kennedy gave a glimpse into the future of Star Wars, which looks quite different than it did three years ago.

    Star Wars Celebration 2023 seemed to stand as a pivot point for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars brand. Films by Dave Filoni, James Mangold and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy were announced, promising an exciting return to theaters after an uncomfortable absence. The studio rolled out a brand new timeline which included two new eras (Dawn of the Jedi and New Jedi Order) set to be explored in upcoming films and an old fan favorite that has so far been absent from Lucasfilm’s live-action projects (The Old Republic). Nearly three years later, none of those projects have gone into production, having been passed in the queue by Jon Favreau‘s The Mandalorian and Grogu.

    In her interview, Kennedy updated the status of Mangold’s “Jedi Prime” film (it is not the update you were looking for) while Filoni and Obaid-Chinoy‘s projects went unmentioned.

    “Jim Mangold and Beau Willimon wrote an incredible script, but it is definitely breaking the mold and it’s on hold,” Kennedy revealed. She also provided updates on a trio of projects that fans likely thought were long dead, including the recently revealed Kylo Ren film.

    “Taika has turned in a script that I think is hilarious and great. It’s not just my decision, especially when I’ve got a foot out the door. Donald Glover has turned in a script,” said Kennedy. “And as you have read, Steve Soderbergh and Adam Driver turned in a script written by Scott Burns. It was just great. Anything’s a possibility if somebody’s willing to take a risk.”

    However, Kennedy went on to clarify that fans should not expect any of those films to be starting down the production pipeline soon. “Mangold’s is really on the back burner as is Soderbergh’s. I think the ones by Taika and Donald are still somewhat alive. That’s going to really be up to the new team to figure out,” she said.

    Instead, a new trilogy of films written by Simon Kinberg, rumored to be part of a full slate of New Jedi Order-era storytelling, looks to be set up as the immediate future of the franchise.

    “He’s working right now. He wrote something that we read in August, and it was very good, but not there,” said Kennedy of Kinberg. “We’ve pretty much upended the story, and then spent a great deal of time on the treatment, which he finished literally about four weeks ago. And it’s a very detailed treatment, like 70 pages. And so he is expected to give us something in March.”

    While that’s not exactly the vote of confidence fans were hoping for given the skepticism that met the announcement of Kinberg ‘s trilogy, it does sound as though the studio plans to go into production on the first film in the near-ish future while pushing the sequels out in relatively short order.

    “I know that Dave and Lynwen are very much on board with what Simon’s doing, and that would be a new trilogy. In the timeline of things, that takes you well into 2030 plus. So that’s really what’s up next,” explained Kennedy.

    Kennedy also revealed that a heavy dose of succession planning took up quite a bit of bandwidth over the last two years. With a plan now in place, perhaps Brennan and Filoni will find a way to get the franchise’s film studio running smoothly again.

    Source: Deadline

  • Power! Unlimited Power! Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Set to Replace Kathleen Kennedy Atop Lucasfilm

    Power! Unlimited Power! Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Set to Replace Kathleen Kennedy Atop Lucasfilm

    Everything is proceeding as many have forseen. Following an extended period of speculation and rumors, a new report claims that the heir to George Lucas’ empire, Lucasfilm’s creative Grand Admiral Dave Filoni, will soon be named co-President of the company alongside Lynwen Brennan as Kathleen Kennedy steps down from the role.

    The news comes from Matt Belloni who reports that Lucasfilm will confirm the moves in “the next week or two.”

    Filoni, the creator behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Ahsoka, has served as Lucasfilm’s Chief Creative Office since November 2023 and will remain in command of the “creative direction of the franchise in film, television, and any other platforms in the galaxy.” Brennan, who was named Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lucasfilm by Kennedy in 2015, is expected to continue coordinating the business side of things for the studio.

    Kennedy‘s career at Lucasfilm began in 2012 when she was handpicked by George Lucas to serve as co-chair before the company’s acquisition by The Walt Disney Company. Following the sale, she was promoted to President, overseeing Lucasfilm’s primary divisions, including Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound. Under her leadership, the studio revitalized the Star Wars franchise, launching a sequel trilogy that began with the record-breaking The Force Awakens (2015) and continued with The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Beyond the Skywalker Saga, Kennedy shepherded standalone “anthology” films such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) as well as the return of another iconic Lucasfilm property with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).

    In addition to her work in feature films, Kennedy spearheaded Lucasfilm’s expansion into streaming through Disney+. She served as executive producer on critically acclaimed and award-winning live-action series, most notably The Mandalorian, which debuted in 2019, and the Emmy-winning Andor.

    As Kennedy prepares to step away, Lucasfilm has rough 7,813,212 Star Was projects in development, none of which a large segment of fans believe will actually be made.

  • Rumored Synopsis for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Teases Another Deep Dive into Legends Lore

    Rumored Synopsis for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Teases Another Deep Dive into Legends Lore

    Star Wars fans were thoroughly underwhelmed by the first teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu; however, to be fair, Star Wars fans are thoroughly underwhelmed by anything Star Wars-related. The pulpy teaser gave almost nothing away, showing only glimpses of new characters and a few solid looking action sequences but it was also accompanied by a first synopsis which teased the idea of Din Djarin and Grogu tracking down the Shadow Council in the film.

    The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.

    -Official synopsis for The Mandalorian and Grogu

    The Shadow Council made its first canonical appearance in Chuck Wendig‘s 2017 novel Aftermath: Life Debt where, led by Admiral Gallius Rax, they planned to overthrow the New Republic. The machinations of the Shadow Council, which consisted of Rax, Rae Sloane, Brendol Hux, Ferric Obdur, Grand Moff Rand and Hodnar Borrum, were thought to be thwarted with their defeat at the Battle of Jokku, however, as seen in Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, it has been reformed and included Moff Gideon.

    The Shadow Council

    Gideon has since been incinerated and the council has scattered but with Grand Admiral Thrawn making his way back from Peridea, they will still pose a major threat to the galaxy. Interestingly, a rumored new synopsis, discovered on a German Blu-ray site, explains that Din Djarin and Grogu will be hunting down the Imperial remnants, leading them to an powerful ancient artifact.

    The Empire has been defeated and the remnants of its force scattered to the far corners of the galaxy. Yet some of the former commanders of this dark era cling to their power and have become dangerous warlords. Din Djarin together with his apprentice Grogu track down and neutralize these cells. Several clues lead them to Khar’Zuun where they not only manage to infiltrate an almost forgotten imperial facility but Grogu also discovers an ancient artifact that functions as an amplifier of his abilities.

    -Rumored synopsis for The Mandalorian and Grogu

    While there’s been no confirmation of the recently found synopsis being official, the idea that Grogu discovers an “ancient artifact that functions as an amplifier of his abilities” is incredibly interesting and does remain consistent with the type of Legends lore that Jon Favreau has consistently mined in crafting The Mandalorian. From Dark Troopers to lightsaber-proof Beskar, Favreau has incorporated concepts from what was previously known as the expanded universe into the streaming series and, if he’s doing it yet again, there are plenty of options for what the artifact discovered by Grogu might be, including holocrons, the Great Crystal of Aantonaii or something else entirely. Whatever the case, it’s likely Favreau will use The Mandalorian and Grogu to once again dive deep into Legends lore.

    Source: bluray-disc.de