Weaver, Filoni Link New Mandalorian & Grogu Character to Leia, Fueling Cameo Speculation

Overview

• Sigourney Weaver said her character, Colonel Ward, is a military leader and ace pilot who “goes way back” with Princess Leia, according to comments shared from Empire Magazine.
• Dave Filoni added that Ward sits among female Rebel leaders that include Leia Organa, Mon Mothma, Hera Syndulla, and Amilyn Holdo.
• The reports do not confirm a Princess Leia appearance, and coverage stresses that any legacy cameos remain unannounced.
• The Mandalorian & Grogu is directed by Jon Favreau, co-written by Filoni, and opens May 22 as a theatrical continuation of Din Djarin and Grogu’s story with a small returning cast.
• Lucasfilm has previously used digital likeness tools for legacy characters, including Grand Moff Tarkin and young Leia in Rogue One and a de-aged Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian, which explains why fans see a Leia cameo as technically possible.