Short version: Jeremy Allen White is lending his voice to Rotta — Jabba’s son — in The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is slated for May 22, 2026. Here’s why that’s a bigger deal than it looks.
Why Rotta matters now
- Crime vacuum: With power shifting in Hutt space post-Jabba, Rotta’s return could reframe the underworld politics that Din and Grogu keep stumbling into.
- Character contrast: White’s grounded delivery could make Rotta more than a joke from animated canon — think conflicted heir rather than cartoon side quest.
- Grogu parallels: Two “legacy children” navigating expectations? That’s ripe for mirrored arcs and moral choices.
What I’m watching for
- Does Rotta speak Huttese exclusively, or do we get a translator device for faster-paced scenes?
- How much of the plot is bounty-of-the-week vs. underworld chess moves?
Source discussion: Casting confirmation & context via CinemaBlend’s coverage of White’s comments; film currently dated May 22, 2026.