Boba Fett instantly captured the imaginations of Star Wars fans when he made his first appearance on the big screen inThe Empire Strikes Back. Now, Boba Fett will finally headline his own series at the end of this year when Disney+ and Lucasfilm unleashThe Book of Boba Fett.
The Mandalorianseason 2 reintroduced Boba Fett nearly four decades after his infamous death inReturn of the Jedi. The show quickly reminded fans why they loved Boba Fett, as he lived up to his legend and teamed up with the Mandalorian to rescue Grogu (akaBaby Yoda) from the Imperial Remnant. In the post-credits scene from season 2, Boba and his new associate, Fennec Shand, invaded Jabba’s palace and forcefully took over his criminal empire. That’s where things begin inThe Book of Boba Fett‘s first trailer. Boba and Fennec have a new approach to ruling the underworld: Where Jabba led with fear, they want to lead with respect. Unfortunately, not everyone is receptive to their proposals.
Boba Fett initially made his debut in the infamousStar Wars Holiday Special, and is one of the few good things to come from that ill-fated TV venture.
Temuera Morrison headlines the new series as Boba Fett, and he’s got two decades of experience playing the Fett family in the franchise. Morrison’s Jango Fett debuted inStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clonesas an agent of the Separatist movement. Jango perished, but his clone son, Boba, survived, as did an army of clone troopers who were portrayed and voiced by Morrison.The Mandalorian‘s second season marked the second time that Morrison portrayed Boba in live-action. He previously lent his voice to the character in the 2004 reissue ofThe Empire Strikes Back.
So far, Ming-Na Wen is the only other confirmed cast member ofThe Book of Boba Fett. Wen is a Disney legend for her portrayal of Mulan in the animated feature film that shares her name. Wen also co-headlinedMarvel’s Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D.for seven seasons. She made her first appearance as the deadly mercenary, Fennec Shand, duringThe Mandalorianseason 1. Although Fennec was gravely injured at the end of her debut episode, Boba saved her life. Now, she serves Boba and follows his lead.
Jon Favreau,The Mandaloriancreator, and fan-favoriteStar Warsproducer Dave Filoni are teaming up with director Robert Rodriguez forThe Book of Boba Fett. Rodriguez, Favreau, Filoni, and Bryce Dallas Howard all directed episodes of the series.
