Season 2 of The Mandalorian starts on Disney + in October 2020 – Also in Germany. In the upcoming episodes, according to a report by ThatHashtagShow, a character may appear that should be dead. And none other than a Star Wars cult figure could be responsible for its return.
Be present from this section Spoilers for season 1, episode 5 "The Gunslinger" warned. In it, the title-giving Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) deals with the young up-and-coming bounty hunter Toro Calican (Jake Cannavale).
Which believed dead character could return in season 2
In the course of the episode, the Mandalorian supports Calican, the notorious assassin Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) captive and deliver for a lucrative bounty. Towards the end, however, Calican Shand seems to shoot and kill, which is why fans probably didn't expect the character to return.
Who is Fennec Shand? With episode 5 of the first season The Mandalorian, Fennec Shand appeared for the first time in the Star Wars universe. At the time of the Galactic Empire, she worked as an assassin and mercenary for the most dangerous crime syndicates – including the Hutten clan. With the rise of the New Republic, however, Shand himself became the hunted.
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How could Fennec Shand return? It cannot be ruled out that Fennec Shand will appear in the form of flashbacks in season 2 of The Mandalorian. However, the assassin may actually have survived her encounter with the Mandalorian and Toro Calican.
After all, viewers had high expectations for Ming-Na Wen’s role in The Mandalorian, which at least so far is much smaller than expected. The Agents of Shield actress enjoys great popularity among Marvel fans, which is why the character of the Fennec Shand could be granted a return to the Star Wars universe.
What does Boba Fett have to do with Fennec Shand?
After the episode "The Gunslinger" there is also a post-credits scene in which we see a mysterious figure approaching the lifeless body of Fennec Shand. Fans already suspected that it was Boba Fett could act, who has adhered to the heels of the Mandalorian.
For example, Fennec Shand could have survived the shot from close range, tracked down by Boba Fett, and saved by the famous bounty hunter. Maybe not necessarily out of charity, but much more to to track down the title-giving Mandalorian with her.
After all, the few imperials left after Episode 6 – The Return of the Jedi have exposed it to the Mandalorian's head. Enough to bring up a legend like Boba Fett himself.
Will Boba Fett appear in season 2 of The Mandalorian?
The fact that Boba Fett appears in season 2 of The Mandalorian has not been officially confirmed. However, there is some evidence to suggest the legendary bounty hunter's return. The post-credits scene of episode 5 "The Gunslinger" was not resolved in season 1 of The Mandalorian. And it explicitly alludes to Boba Fett.
When the mysterious figure appears, a sound like the sound of boot spurs can be heard. This sound is associated with Boba Fett's scenes in, for example, Episode 5 – The Empire Strikes Back. It alluded to Boba Fett's cowboy-like design that Inspired by Clint Eastwood's western roles in Two Glorious Scoundrels has been.
Boba Fett's Return from the Dead after Episode 6 – The Return of the Jedi was also alluded to in the post-game novels of the Star Wars universe. There is talk of the remains of Mandalorian armor, the tracked down on Tatooine has been. But without anyone who would have been in this armor.
There is also evidence that Boba Fett should return two different filmsthat were planned for the clone / son of Jango Fett: Both Josh Trank's (Fantastic Four) and James Mangold's (Logan) project were sawed off. The latter probably for the reason not to cannibalize himself too much with The Mandalorian.
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However, Boba Fett's return from the dead and a possible role in season 2 of The Mandalorian are currently pure speculation.