Two of modern sci-fi’s most recognizable faces have their sights set on the galaxy far, far away. Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista recently joked that they’d love to play villains in a Star Wars project, leaning into their shared love of the franchise — and their growing sci-fi resumes. “We’re both Star Wars nerds,” the pair said, referencing their work together in Dune, the epic adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel that famously helped inspire many of the ideas that later shaped Star Wars. But apparently, Dune wasn’t enough. From Dune to the Dark Side? Both actors already have strong genre credentials. Momoa has led major fantasy and sci-fi franchises, while Bautista has built a reputation for bringing physical presence and surprising emotional range to genre roles. Seeing them lean into villain territory in Star Wars would be a natural fit, especially given: Star Wars has a long tradition of…
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Jeremy Allen White Had No Idea Who Rotta the Hutt Was Before Being Cast in The Mandalorian and Grogu
Jeremy Allen White — the Emmy-winning star of The Bear and longtime favorite from Shameless — is joining the Star Wars galaxy in one of the most unexpected ways imaginable: by playing Rotta the Hutt. And according to a new interview, he had absolutely no idea who that was before he got the role. Source Yes. The man cast to voice Jabba the Hutt’s son learned about the character after being hired. And honestly? That might be the coolest part of this entire story. A “Wait… Who?” Casting Moment In the interview, White openly admits that he didn’t know Rotta even existed until the creative team walked him through the character. That’s right: no Clone Wars memories, no deep Hutt lore, no childhood trauma from the 2008 animated movie. Just a director telling him:“You’re going to play a Hutt.”And White going:“Great! …What’s a Hutt’s kid like again?” In a franchise…
From Westeros to the Galaxy: Daniel Ings Joins Star Wars: Starfighter
The galaxy just added another star. Daniel Ings—best known for his roles in The Crown, Lovesick, Black Mirror, and the recent A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series—has officially joined the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter. With his blend of charisma and dramatic weight, Ings is stepping into one of the most anticipated projects in the franchise’s modern era. A New Face in a New Era While Ings’ exact role is still under wraps, his casting is already fueling speculation. Star Wars: Starfighter takes place a few years after The Rise of Skywalker and, unlike past films, it isn’t tied to the Skywalker Saga. That means brand-new characters, unexplored stories, and a blank canvas for actors like Ings to make their mark. Given his range—switching from comedy to dark drama with ease—he’s primed to bring something fresh to the galaxy far, far away. Fans are already wondering if he’ll play…