Screen Rant

  • The Mandalorian has done a great job at connecting to the larger Star Wars universe. 1 / 9

    The Mandalorian Tatooine Vertical

  • Season 2’s “The Heiress” introduced Bo-Katan Kryze from the animated TV shows. 2 / 9

    Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan in The Mandalorian Vertical

  • Kryze, and two other jetpack-clad warriors swoop in to save Din Djarin and Baby Yoda. 3 / 9

    Bo-Katan in The Mandalorian Vertical

  • One of Kryze’s fellow Mandalorians’ name is Axe Woves (Simon Kassianides). 4 / 9

    Axe Woves in The Mandalorian Vertical

  • In an Instagram post, Kassianides explained his character was named by George Lucas. 5 / 9

    Star Wars A New Hope George Lucas vertical

  • Although Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni created the character, Lucas supposedly named him while visiting set. 6 / 9

    George Lucas Vertical

  • It would seem Lucas makes a habit of visiting The Mandalorian’s set. 7 / 9

  • Lucas and Filoni created the animated series, The Clone Wars together. 8 / 9

    Star Wars The Clone Wars Vertical

  • As The Mandalorian expands, we’re sure to see more new characters (and animation-related ones). 9 / 9

    Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 3 Din Djarin Razor Crest Vertical