The Surprising Star Wars Veteran Hidden in the Mandalorian for 22 Years!

Several stars from The Mandalorian had previously appeared in the Star Wars franchise, but one actor has had a hidden link to the franchise for over two decades. Star Wars is not limited to just movies and TV shows; it has a vast collection of stories in the form of books and comics, drawing inspiration from various sources. While it is expected to find interesting connections throughout the franchise's history, the secret connection to The Mandalorian is particularly intriguing.

Some Star Wars connections are more apparent, like Katee Sackhoff portraying Bo-Katan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars before making her first appearance in live-action on The Mandalorian. Other connections, though less obvious, are still quite direct, such as Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi, being related to Denis Lawson, the actor behind Wedge Antilles. However, there are some Star Wars connections that are neither apparent nor direct, like the Mandalorian connection that dates back 22 years.

Amy Sedaris Inspired A Star Wars Character In July 2001

Amy Sedaris, who played Peli Motto in The Mandalorian, apparently had an influence on a lesser-known Star Wars character. In an article titled "The Emperor's Pawns" by Abel G Peña, Juan Schwartz, and Pablo Hidalgo, the focus was on minor characters associated with Emperor Palpatine, including the Imperial Inquisitor Ameesa Darys. Ameesa was once a Jedi Knight who, after Order 66, chose to embrace the dark side and join the Empire alongside her master, Jerec. It was during the editing process that the character's name was indirectly inspired by Amy Sedaris, making her a part of the Star Wars franchise since July 2001.

Amy Sedaris' Character Has Been Forgotten - But The Inquisitors Live On

While Ameesa Darys remained absent from subsequent Star Wars Legends content, the Inquisitors have become increasingly significant in the new canon. The Grand Inquisitor made his first appearance in the inaugural episode of Star Wars Rebels in 2014, and a total of 13 Imperial Inquisitors have since been introduced in official canon. The Star Wars television series, novels, comics, and video games have expanded extensively on the Inquisitors' backstory, with future Star Wars projects set to continue this trend.

The Inquisitors are poised to make a comeback in the forthcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+. This has sparked speculation about the identity of the Inquisitor featured in the trailer. While Baylan Skoll is not an Inquisitor, his character has been verified as a survivor of Order 66, just like many other members of the Inquisitorius. Although Darth Vader may no longer be in charge of the Inquisitors following the events of Return of the Jedi, their significance in The Mandalorian television universe has solidified their role in the future of Star Wars. Therefore, there is a possibility that Amy Sedaris' Inquisitor character might make a return.