#Luke in mandalorian actor series#

The technique was previously used in the franchise for the appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin and a young Princess Leia in the 2016 film Rogue One when a CGI version of Carrie Fisher's face was used. Luke, who is twenty-eight at the time of The Mandalorian, appears in the episode through the use of a CGI version of Hamill's de-aged likeness, digitally animated over a body double with the use of motion capture. Mark Hamill guest stars as the famous Jedi Luke Skywalker, reprising his role from the original and sequel trilogies of the Skywalker Saga. Casting A de-aged digital version of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker is featured in the episode. The episode later added a dedication to Bulloch. Jeremy Bulloch, who originally played Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, had died the previous day. The post-credits scene reveals The Book of Boba Fett for release in December 2021. Favreau said the surprise appearance of Luke Skywalker had not been planned from the start, but that as he wrote the story it became clear that it would be the best way to fit within the established continuity. Reed was announced to be directing for the season on May 4, 2020, Star Wars Day, and while promoting Wonder Woman 1984, Pascal confirmed that Reed directed the final episode of season two.

The episode was written by the series' creator Jon Favreau and directed by Peyton Reed. In a post-credits scene, Fett and Fennec invade Jabba the Hutt's palace on Tatooine, and kill Bib Fortuna and his guards. The Mandalorian removes his helmet to allow Grogu to bid a proper goodbye and tearfully looks on as Skywalker, accompanied by R2-D2, departs with him. Grogu hesitates to leave with Skywalker until the Mandalorian permits him to go with the Jedi to complete his training. The Mandalorian, overruling the others' objections, opens the blast doors to the Jedi, who is revealed to be Luke Skywalker. Gideon seizes his opportunity and shoots Bo-Katan with a hidden blaster, but the Mandalorian protects Grogu by blocking the shot meant for him refusing to surrender, Gideon tries to shoot himself but is disarmed by Dune. The Dark Troopers return and begin to slowly cut through the bridge's defenses.Ī single X-wing lands, piloted by a Jedi Knight who engages and destroys all of the Dark Troopers. Gideon attempts to goad Bo-Katan into attacking the Mandalorian for possession of the Darksaber and a better claim on Mandalore since he won the right to own the weapon in combat. The Mandalorian overpowers the Moff and brings him and Grogu to the others on the bridge. Gideon, who is guarding Grogu, tries to bargain with the Mandalorian when confronted, but immediately reneges and attacks the Mandalorian with the Darksaber. Although one breaks through, he manages to defeat it after a prolonged struggle using his beskar spear and ejects the others out of the airlock.

Bo-Katan, Reeves, Fennec, and Dune fight through stormtroopers to the ship's bridge, while the Mandalorian attempts to seal off the Dark Troopers. Pershing that the cruiser is defended by Dark Trooper droids, Fett deceives the Imperials into allowing the others to crash-land in the cruiser's fighter launch tube. Bo-Katan agrees to help rescue Grogu from Moff Gideon in exchange for the Darksaber, which Gideon has. He and Boba Fett then visit Bo-Katan and Koska Reeves, who clash with Fett over the purity of his Mandalorian lineage. The Mandalorian boards an Imperial shuttle with Cara Dune and captures Dr.

The episode received strong critical acclaim, in particular for the action sequences, Reed's direction, writing, performances, score, and emotional weight, with the surprise cameo of a digitally de-aged Luke Skywalker being a major highlight among fans. It was released on Disney+ on December 18, 2020. It was written by showrunner Jon Favreau and directed by Peyton Reed.

#Luke in mandalorian actor series#

' Chapter 16: The Rescue' is the eighth and final episode of the second season of the American streaming television series The Mandalorian. Luke Skywalker arrives at the bridge of Moff Gideon's light cruiser to retrieve Grogu.