SPECULATION Mandalorian Season 3 Speculation Thread

Check out this Katte Sackoff interview

 

I've been working through a bunch of these interviews, and I just love how they dip and dodge! Yet, I feel like I'm getting info anyway, lol. Katee definitely has some of the best answers.

 

I have seen this a couple of times this week, mostly speculation, but since it's based on a production leak rumor I will tag it...

Spoiler: Casting Rumor

Apparently, Kevin McKidd, who voiced Fenn Rau in Rebels, was seen on set during the filming of Season 3. Filoni co-wrote Chapter 20, so...

He could be a great addition, and would make sense with the impending fight for Mandalore.

 

I've been thinking of this creed business re the helmet and being apostate and then atoning. How long have the children of the watch followed this? Did they pick it up from ancient texts and decide to adopt it after Mandalore fell? Or had there always been an unbroken line of Mandalorians who walked the way and the COTW are the last ones standing?

Because the whole thing seems ideal for finding the one who rises to unite them all. A person who pledges them self to the creed but also breaks it for a just and noble reason. And still believes they have transgressed and commits to atoning despite everyone else believing it's not physically possible or just not necessary.

Such a person, by walking the way AND breaking the creed, represents a balance that their scattered people might require in order to truly unite and regain their honour. Such as it is.

 

I have a feeling we are going to get some clarity on this sooner rather than later. It seems to be much like some Orthodox sects of Western Religions. Like The Way was an ancient Doctorine and after Death Watch was dissolved, some of the followers adopted some old traditions, probably retrofitting them to serve their needs and/or explain and justify certain things... I would say that probably The Armorer started the whole thing. She definitely has that stereotypical Cult Leader thing with her talk of "songs of eons past" and such "prophesies" Maybe nobody has ever challenged her role, but now with Bo-Katan in the Flock, it could get very interesting. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Armorer make a play for the Darksaber and come up against Bo.

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 20, 2023, Original Post Date: Mar 20, 2023 ---

I also think that Bo and Din may focus on uniting all scattered Mandalorians, which, from what we know right now, would seem to negate the Helmet rule and bring them out of hiding and living in seclusion, like Paz Viszla was saying they were forced to live "since the purge".

 

But would the show work without the helmet? Seeing as Mando is played by 3 different actors. Im not sure how much it is Pascal in the suit especially now in season 3 as he was filming The Last of us during the same time frame. I know the other two guys are mostly used in the action scenes. But like in Boba Fett and episode 4 when we know it wasn't Pascal.

 

What is the function of Grogu's new armor piece?

I will guess some version of a shield gauntlet.

 

The Armorer did tell Grogu that he would grow into it, I assume it is a piece that is versatile and could be added to as he gets bigger. I am curious as to what the circuitry and wiring do in Mando armor. We saw Din's when it was damaged by the Mudhorn, and she was soldering something on Grogu's rondelle. She also told Bo that she could replace her pauldron, but it wouldn't have modern technology...?

 

Does anyone know how much Pedro is actually in the suit this season? I just saw the Kristian Harloff interview with Katee Sackhoff, and it made it sound like Pedro is just the voice and the face and pretty much the rest is Lateef and Brendan..

 

Guys, what if that Naboo ship was actually Jar Jar's ship? Can you imagine if Kelleran Beq taking Grogu to Jar Jar and they hide him in Gungan city?....

 

I'm not sure they've actually disclosed that... Pedro has talked about being in the suit on set, but also this season, Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder are getting higher billing in the credits. Harloff also has an interview with Brendan, which is pretty cool and pretty much he talks about how they all three work together to be Din. Basically, it has to do with the action, with Lateef doing the heavy lifting as far as stuntwork, but there is absolutely an air of secrecy about who is in the suit at any given time.

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 23, 2023, Original Post Date: Mar 23, 2023 ---

Honestly, I think it could work either way, and even IF they were to tear down the Religious Zealot Helmet rule, Mandalorians tend to spend the majority of their time in their helmets. Especially during battle and action scenes. Even still, some more devout Mandos could decide on their own to keep that rule. My personal feeling on it, just like with the Darksaber, we the viewers are fully expected to see the folly and in turn, cheer on any movement to change the rules. We are supposed to despise these silly "laws" so that tearing them down feels like a victory. I could be wrong. It's happened maybe once before... Lol. I just think that the long-term storytelling will benefit from shunning the old ways. Jedi parallels, anyone? I have a very similar hot-take on the Mythosaur. I know everyone is wound up to see who is gonna be the ONE to ride the Mythosaur, but what if that never happens, or it just isn't nearly as impactful. Sure, one of our heroes riding the beast while wielding the Darksaber would indeed be an epic visual... But I don't necessarily want either of those things to just automatically deem someone as The Man'dalor. That title and responsibility should require more than what could very well be just matters of chance. If we are going to cheer on the dissolving of The Way, then the power of the Darksaber and the Mythosaur really should be done the same way.

 

Welcome, @Uquarus Attila!

It's possible it's Jar-Jar's ship...but you know who else is from Naboo, and I don't mean recently-dead Padme... I think Kelleran and the Naboo guards we saw in this chapter had the best of intentions, but if Kelleran and Grogu are going to Naboo I have a bad feeling about who is going to greet them.

 

What do you guys think about Din removing his helmet this season? I doubt he will because he would get excluded again.. but saying that.. there must be some kind of break which will require him to having to remove it.. I can't really see it being on forever.

 

It's very possible that moment could be the big climax of the season. Then again, I could totally see going the entire season without it happening since it is kinda the driving conflict of the story right now. I feel like if Din does remove his helmet, he won't be the only one. We could very well see the Armorer and Paz as well. I just watched an interview with Emily Swallow about her arc this season, and it feels like she is gonna play heavily into the second half. Also, I can't find any confirmation or discussion at all about this, so it's entirely my speculation... It seems like Paz Vizsla is not being voiced by Jon Favreau anymore. I'm guessing that it's Tait Fletcher, who is in the armor and now also doing the voice. That could be a hint toward seeing him without a helmet. Everything seems to point to the Children of the Watch taking up these strict guidelines and going to seclusion, as a result of the Purge. Well, if Din and Bo are able to reunite the scattered Mandalorians, and someone steps up as true Man'dalor, then those rules could justifiably go back to being "the old ways"

I do agree that the Helmet Rule really should go away in the future of the series, it's just a matter of when and how?

 

Is it just me or do you guys get more anxious with each episode? Like in season 1 + 2 it had a flow to it, like a story with a sort of red line to it all. Season 1 was about getting to know Din and Grogu and the threat of them being after Grogu and somehow they needed to put a stop to it. Season 2, understanding Grogus powers and that Din needed to bring Grogu back to the Jedis, sorting out the threat of them being after Grogu. Season 3.. about Mandalorians culture and history.. and.. sort of a continuation of season 2 with Din redeeming himself (which was sorted within 2 episodes) But now what.. will episode 5 be similar to episode 3 or more just about the mandalorians? Where is the story taking us? It's episode 5 already, only 3 episodes to go after that.

 

Since the show began, I've constantly felt insecure about what's going to happen in the next five minutes, the next episode or by the end of the current series. Mostly I can enjoy that feeling but not always. I don't see that as a bad thing though. And I have read and heard similar complaints to yours since series 1. So it's not confined to this season either.

I think that as fans we have different requirements for gratification and at different times. Music often follows a familiar path to resolution But it is sometimes not familiar until after it has been resolved. I think movies and shows can be appreciated in the same way.

A journey where your route and points of call are all mapped out beforehand can be a boring trip too.

 

I am sure the releasing dates of Bad Batch and TM season 3 have been on purpouse to let something into Star Wars Celebration.

Bryce is directing next episode. Some say Sabine can show up and with an Ashoka trailer in SWC the circle will be complete.
Also I think they will annouce season 3 of Bad Batch. That seems pretty obvious XD.

Excited for a lot of news in 3 days.