With the arrival of Jeremy Allen White in the role of Rotta Le Hutt in the universe Star Warsthe saga is preparing to put the Hutt back in the center of the galaxy. The Mandalorian & Grogu scheduled for 2026 will mention The story of the unknown heir to Jabba. But what exactly do we know of him?
Who is Rotta the Hutt?
Nicknamed “Stinky By Ahsoka Tano in The Clone WarsRotta is the only son of the terrible Jabba Le Hutt. Born in the powerful Clan Desilijic, Rotta is, by his lineage, the natural heir of the immense criminal empire of his father, who extends far beyond the sands of Tatooine. The character made his first appearance in the animated film Star Wars : The Clone Wars In 2008, when he is still just a baby. He was then removed by Count Dooku and Ziro Le Hutt, in the hope of discredit the Republic And to switch the Hutt clan on the side of the separatists.
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Anakin Skywalker and her young Padawan Ahsoka Tano then embarked on a rescue mission on the planet Teth to bring Rotta to his father. This rescue, far from anecdotal, plays a key role in The temporary alliance between the Republic and Jabbaallowing the Republican forces to take the hyperspatial roads controlled by the Hutt.
After The Clone WarsRotta disappears from radars, appearing only briefly in the animated series. However, his simple existence is heavy with meaning for the galaxy: he embodies the continuity of Hutt power, whose influence continues despite the death of Jabba, strangled by Leia Organa in The return of the Jedi. The fact remains that Jabba’s death left a vacuum in the criminal system of Tatooine. Several factions have tried to seize powerbut none managed to recreate the aura of terror and respect that surrounded Jabba. As a legitimate heir, Rotta could bring together the galactic underworld, and put an end to isolated conflicts on Tatooine.
Jeremy Allen White takes up the role
The announcement of the casting of Jeremy Allen White of The Bear et Shameless, To lend her voice to Rotta in The Mandalorian & Grogu took everyone short. If White will not be physically in an Hutt costume, he will play the character in motion capture and voice.
If the scenario of the film remains secret, several clues suggest the central role of Rotta: with the disappearance of Jabba and the fragility of power over Tatooine, Rotta could be the key to a new criminal succession war. His natural legitimacy and his inheritance make him a coveted pawn, and a potential sponsor of the underworld, all found. Depending on the evolution of the character, he could become an unexpected ally of Djarin and growls, or on the contrary a complex antagonist, torn between his criminal heritage and his own aspirations. Especially since the sixty years old, the character is still very young. Jabba was about 600 years old when he died. Rotta therefore has always mature, learn and impose itself as a major figure of the new Pantheon Star Wars.
A link with Boba Fett’s book ?
A priori, The Mandalorian & Grogu should not maintain close links with the rest of the productions Star Warsat least in the cinema. Jon Favreau even assures that the project will be accessible to those who have not watched the series on Disney+. The presence of Rotta still suggests that some elements of Boba Fett book will be exploited. After all, the series carried by Temuera Morrison adopted Jabba’s death as a starting point. It was then question for the bonus hunter and his partner Fennec Shand to install their authority on Tatooine and to fill the vacuum left by the Hutt.
Jabba’s family had already been invited since his cousins had joined the final confrontation before wiping an important defeat against Boba Fett and Mando. As a reminder, The Mandalorian & Grogu must tell the commitment of the two characters to the rebels While vestiges of the Empire remain and the first order is on the way to see the light of day. Will Mando and Baby Yoda know how to find the right arguments to convince Rotta to rally their cause, as his father had done before? Answer in May 2026 in the cinema.
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