Breaking News: Juicy Revelations and Exclusive Insider Information for The Mandalorian Season 3!

Lucasfilm has released a sneak peek into the making of The Mandalorian season 3, unveiling hidden secrets and offering glimpses into the future of the popular Star Wars Disney+ TV show. As Disney+'s flagship series, The Mandalorian made its debut alongside the streaming service's launch in 2019 and has since paved the way for numerous spinoffs, including the highly anticipated Ahsoka series. Filmmaker Dave Filoni, who has been instrumental in the show's success, is now directing a movie that will bring the overarching story to a close.

The latest episode of Disney Gallery delves into the production of The Mandalorian season 3, featuring insightful interviews with the cast and crew. This special episode serves as a retrospective on the entire journey of The Mandalorian so far, with Lucasfilm's Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau reminiscing about their experiences. Additionally, it provides hints about the continuation of Grogu's storyline. Let's uncover all the major revelations.

9 The Mandalorian's Grogu Order 66 Flashbacks Will Continue

The Book of Boba Fett unveils the initial flashback of Grogu's encounter with Order 66, which is then followed up in The Mandalorian season 3 by an extended scene where Ahmed Best's Kelleran Beq rescues Grogu from the clutches of Order 66 many years ago. While there remain significant aspects of Grogu's tale yet to be unveiled, speculation has been rampant regarding how Lucasfilm will disclose these hidden truths. Providing a crucial clue, The Making of The Mandalorian season 3 confirms that Favreau and Filoni aim to "continue to tell that story in small chapters." Consequently, the forthcoming flashback in The Mandalorian season 3 is aptly referred to as the next chapter, clearly suggesting the continuation of these enlightening flashbacks.

8 Why The Mandalorian Brought Back Grogu Ahead Of Season 3

After leaving Din Djarin at the conclusion of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, Grogu made a surprising comeback in The Book of Boba Fett. The sudden reentry of Grogu into the story has faced significant criticism. However, The Making of The Mandalorian Season 3 offers a subtle justification for why Favreau and Filoni deemed it necessary to bring Grogu back so abruptly. According to their perspective, The Mandalorian features a "bifurcated lead" due to Din Djarin's helmet. The connection between Din Djarin and Grogu is what brings depth and emotion to the Disney+ TV show. Without it, they believed that the narrative would lack the necessary heartfelt component.

7 Lucasfilm Defend The Mandalorian Season 3's Course Corrections

6 The Mythosaur's Significance To Bo-Katan Explained

In the production of The Mandalorian Season 3, the show's most criticized course correction - Din Djarin's decision to give up the Darksaber instead of becoming an Aragorn figure - is subtly defended. The creators, Favreau and Filoni, aimed to subvert audience expectations and believe that they effectively foreshadowed this twist. In The Book of Boba Fett, Din Djarin faced difficulty in wielding the Darksaber, as if he was struggling against its power. On the other hand, Bo-Katan effortlessly wielded it like a rapier. According to Favreau and Filoni, this contrast suggests the intended progression of the story. It remains to be seen whether viewers will agree with this analysis.

In The Mandalorian season 3, a remarkable discovery is made by Bo-Katan, one that challenges the beliefs held by Mandalorians for centuries. The Mythosaur, a revered creature long presumed extinct, is unexpectedly glimpsed by Bo-Katan in the depths of the Living Waters beneath Mandalore's mines. This pivotal moment in Bo-Katan's character development, as explained by Filoni, compels her to contemplate the possibility that everything Din Djarin has faith in may indeed be true. Filoni describes this encounter as a test of faith for Bo-Katan, where she witnesses something seemingly impossible and is called upon to place her trust in it. Favreau regards this moment as highly significant, as it serves as an invitation for Bo-Katan to join forces with the Covert and consider embracing the path that may be the true Way for her.

There's a degree of irony in this, as Bo-Katan's story once again defies viewer expectations. Many anticipated that Din Djarin's alliance with Bo-Katan would result in him questioning the Mandalorian code, abandoning his strict adherence to the Creed, and frequently removing his helmet. However, contrary to these assumptions, Bo-Katan, who openly reveals her face, is the one who undergoes a transformation as a result of their connection.

5 The Mandalorian Season 3's Droid Cantina Broke A Star Wars Record

The inclusion of a droid bar in The Mandalorian season 3 cleverly subverts the initial refusal to serve droids in the original Star Wars film, reminiscent of the Mos Eisley Cantina. The Making of The Mandalorian Season 3 reveals that this particular scene set a record for Star Wars, showcasing the highest number of droids captured in a single shot. With a team of 20 puppeteers, each responsible for handling two, and possibly three, puppets, it is believed that the droids outnumbered those seen in the Jawa Sandcruiser from 1977.

4 Grogu Was Originally Going To Be CGI

Naturally, Favreau and Filoni cannot resist reminiscing about the genesis of Grogu. As per Filoni, he initially had reservations about the concept of a Baby Yoda because he believed the character closely resembled one of George Lucas' most cherished ideas. Originally, it seemed that Grogu was destined to be brought to life through CGI, owing to Favreau's recent involvement with The Lion King. However, a different and more favorable approach was ultimately chosen.

3 Lucasfilm Even Studied Radioactive Minerals To Help Design Mandalore

The Mandalorian season 3 expanded upon the concept of Mandalore, the Mandalorian homeworld, and depicted it as a barren wasteland ravaged by centuries of conflict, including the devastating Great Purge by the Empire. To create the unique visual of Mandalore's surface, Lucasfilm drew inspiration from the Trinity test site, where intense heat fused the sand into a glass-like material known as trinitite. Utilizing this idea, the surface of Mandalore was envisioned as if it were composed of the same green, glass-like substance. Production designers Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones went to great lengths to explore this concept, even acquiring radioactive trinitite that required handling with gloves.

2 How Lucasfilm Brought George Lucas' Coruscant Designs To Life

The Mandalorian season 3 revisited Coruscant, and the Disney Gallery documentary delved into the captivating discussion on how the designs paid tribute to George Lucas himself. Evidently, Lucas had personally conceptualized most of the planet's terrain for the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and Lucasfilm enlisted the same team to recreate it. In episode 3 of The Mandalorian season 3, the iconic Coruscant opera house from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith was lovingly revisited, faithfully replicating the camera angles. Even the vehicles soaring through Coruscant's skylanes were a delightful homage to the prequels.

1 Moff Gideon's Defeat Represents An End To The Empire - And Sets Up Its Heir

According to The Disney Gallery documentary, Moff Gideon, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito, is portrayed as a representation of the former Empire. This portrayal is cleverly depicted through his black armor resembling Darth Vader's and his deep fascination with the Force. From this perspective, Gideon's downfall signifies the demise of the Empire, making his death a fitting conclusion. However, although the old Empire has fallen, a new incarnation led by Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn, who proclaims himself as the rightful successor to Palpatine's Empire, is poised to emerge. Despite Esposito's desire to revive the character, it appears that The Mandalorian season 3 has indeed marked the end of everything his villain represents.