Sigourney Weaver Drops Major Clues About Her New Star Wars Role!

After her panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 focusing on “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a highly anticipated future “Star Wars” film, Sigourney Weaver has shared fresh details about her character in the “Star Wars” universe. The upcoming movie, titled “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” is set to be released on May 22, 2026, marking seven years since a new “Star Wars” film hit theaters. Given this extended gap, there has been much excitement surrounding the various Star Wars Celebration reveals about “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” including the confirmation of Sigourney Weaver’s role in the “Star Wars” series.

After the Star Wars Celebration event, IGN published an enlightening interview with Sigourney Weaver, providing further insights into her as-yet-unnamed character in The Mandalorian and Grogu. During this chat, Weaver disclosed details about her character.

Initially, she donned a uniform reminiscent of a rebellious pilot, which is how she entered the scene. Now, she continues her role as a pilot, contributing to the preservation of the New Republic. Interestingly, she operates in the Outer Rim where there are lingering traces of the Empire, making an ally like the Mandalorian and his loyal companion beneficial for her.

Later in the interview, Weaver added:

In the series, it appears that Grogu is gradually evolving from a novice learner into a highly skilled individual. This transformation is quite noticeable, especially when compared to his earlier appearances.

Despite current secrecy surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu’s storyline, as well as Timothy Olyphant’s role in the upcoming movie, these recent remarks by Olyphant hint at intriguing possibilities for his portrayed Star Wars character.

Grogu’s Journey Seems To Be Continuing – With A New Ally

Weaver’s Comments Suggest Her Character And Grogu Are Closely Linked

Based on Weaver’s remarks, which demonstrate a strong understanding of Grogu’s storyline prior to and within The Mandalorian and beyond, it appears that Weaver’s character may share a profound bond with Grogu. The conclusion of The Mandalorian season 3, coupled with Weaver’s interview, hints at the nature of this connection. In the final episode of The Mandalorian, Din Djarin chose to collaborate with the New Republic, and since Grogu is now his official Mandalorian apprentice, it stands to reason that he will accompany Din in this new journey.

In the show “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” Weaver’s character was previously a Rebel pilot. However, she now seems to be working for the New Republic instead. Given this change, it is likely that Weaver’s character will align with Grogu and Din Djarin in the upcoming movie. This is intriguing since Weaver mentioned Imperial Remnants, suggesting that Grogu and Din Djarin might get involved in the ongoing struggle against the remaining Empire forces and their sympathizers, aiming to finally eliminate them completely.

Our Take On Sigourney Weaver’s Star Wars Future

Could Weaver Actually Become A Returning Character?

Beyond the intriguing ramifications for Grogu’s narrative within “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” Weaver’s remarks to IGN hint at a potentially larger role for her character in future Star Wars films and series. Her character’s possible connection with dismantling the Imperial Remnant could lead to a tie-in with Ahsoka season 2, as well as Dave Filoni’s upcoming Mandalorian movie.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but speculate on the potential connections between The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka season 2, and Filoni’s upcoming Mandalorian movie. Given the ongoing tension around Imperial sympathizers, it’s plausible that Sigourney Weaver’s character could reappear in Star Wars projects set during this era. Her recent remarks about The Mandalorian and Grogu, both in interviews and at Star Wars Celebration, have only fueled my anticipation for her role. I can hardly wait to see what unfolds!

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2025-04-19 06:00