Overview
- Sigourney Weaver said her character, Colonel Ward, is a Rebel military leader and ace pilot who “goes way back” with Princess Leia.
- Dave Filoni said Ward belongs to the same circle of female Rebel leaders as Leia, Mon Mothma, Hera Syndulla, and Amilyn Holdo.
- Whether Leia appears remains unconfirmed, though Lucasfilm has used digital doubles and de‑aging for Tarkin, a young Leia, and Luke Skywalker.
- The Mandalorian & Grogu opens May 22, 2026 under director Jon Favreau with a small core cast led by Din Djarin and Grogu and new roles for Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
- ComicBook.com reported Lucasfilm chose a film over The Mandalorian Season 4 during the 2023 strikes as it shifts focus back to theatrical releases.