A show as beloved and popular as The Mandalorian has garnered a lot of fan theories, rumors, and speculation about what’s to come in its third season. Director-executive producer Rick Famuyiwa spoke exclusively to TechRadar and confirmed that some fan theories about the season have some truth to them. He praised the show’s fanbase for their detective work and dedication to hypothesizing about the series.
Potentially big spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3 below:
Famuyiwa refrained from disclosing any specific examples of the fan theories that are true, but he did acknowledge that some of them accurately predict aspects of the story, character introductions, and how the show ties into other projects set in the Star Wars galaxy. The director also acknowledged that not all theories are accurate, but he finds the energy and enthusiasm of the fanbase exciting.
The arrival of official footage, such as the official trailer released in January 2023, has fueled fan theories even more. Some fans dig deep into the footage, cross-referencing it with leaked material and trying to connect the dots. This is understandable, but it also makes it challenging for Famuyiwa and other key members of the show’s crew to avoid potential spoilers.
Despite trying his best to avoid going down rabbit holes, Famuyiwa admits that he sometimes takes a quick peek to see what online rumors are floating around. Some of the rumors include the official trailer’s Jedi tease, which some belief is a Baby Yoda-based flashback to Order 66. This could potentially mean that Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker, last seen in Obi-Wan Kenobi, may make a cameo. There are also rumors that legendary actor Christopher Lloyd will feature in the show in some capacity, possibly as an elderly Mandalorian chieftain.
Another theory is that Boba Fett will play a supporting role in The Mandalorian season 3, especially after Din Djarin’s appearance in The Book of Boba Fett. The show is set to explore Boba and Din’s home world of Mandalore in greater detail, which has only added to the hype surrounding the season.
Fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out which theories are true, as The Mandalorian’s third season starts airing on March 1. Regardless of which predictions are proven correct, the show will continue to be one of the best Disney Plus shows to watch.
