The return ofPedro Pascalin the titular role ofDin DjarininThe Mandalorian and Groguhas been confirmed, easing viewers' long-running worries about the beloved actor. Pascal, who has been portraying Din Djarin ever sinceStar Wars’The Mandalorianfirst began, has become a notoriously busy actor following his skyrocket to fame in the aftermath ofThe Mandalorianand HBO’sThe Last of Us, in which he plays Joel Miller. Given his current busy schedule filmingThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsin the role of Reed Richards, some feared he wouldn’t return to hisStar Warsrole.
This, however, will not be the case, asLucasfilm has confirmed at D23 Brasil that Pedro Pascal will indeed return to play Din Djarin once again inThe Mandalorian and Grogu. This was announced alongside the official casting of Sigourney Weaver, who is portraying a currently unknown role inStar Wars’next movie. While it shouldn’t be a big surprise that Pascal is going to continue playing this iconic role, it’s certainly a relief for those who were uncertain about scheduling conflicts and more that seemed to stand in his way.
What Pedro Pascal’s Return Means For Star Wars
He’s Forever Committed To This Role
Pascal remaining in the role of Din Djarin inThe Mandalorian and Groguproves thathe’s ready to continue playing thisStar Warscharacter for as long as he possibly can. This is something he’s already stated during press forThe Mandalorianseason 3 in 2023, but it’s certainly a nice sentiment to see carried out through action. While the exact details of Pascal’s involvement are currently unknown, considering the fact that bothThe Fantastic FourandThe Mandalorian and Groguare in production simultaneously, it’s clear that he will continue to portray this beloved character.
Our Take: Pascal’s Return As Din Djarin Shouldn’t Be A Surprise
It’s Time To Stop This Cyclic Pattern Of Questioning
Hilariously, this seems to be a cyclic pattern with each new installment added toThe Mandalorianfranchise, in that the question of Pascal’s return as Din Djarin is always raised - urging Lucasfilm to come out with official confirmation, which is then met with audience enthusiasm. This has been happening ever sinceThe Mandalorianseason 2’s release, andit sadly doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon, despite Pascal’s best efforts to prove that he’s still involved. The actor has even repeatedly posted on social media stories about this movie, most recently regardingSigourney Weaver’s casting.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: All Confirmed Cast & Characters (So Far)
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the next Star Wars movie to hit theaters, the franchise’s first since 2019. Here are its entire cast and characters so far.
This ought to be the last time that Pascal’s return as Din Djarin is a surprise for viewers, as this is now the third time it’s been confirmed.Even if Pascal can only contribute his voice, he always returns as Din Djarin, as was the case for most ofThe Mandalorianseasons 1 and 3. It’s hard to imagine that the actor would not want to return for his own character’s movie, especially since it’s aStar Warsmovie. Pascal will hopefully have more of a role inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, though this is left to be seen.
The Mandalorian and Groguhits theaters June 14, 2025.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
