Star Wars Bits: Boba Fett Returns, Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy, Gina Carano, Inferno Squad, And More
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
Boba Fett to Appear inStar Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters
StarWars.com recently announcedWar of the Bounty Hunters, an epic crossover that will reveal what Boba Fett experienced on his journey to deliver Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt. Running from May through October, it all kicks off withWar of the Bounty Hunters Alpha#1 from authorCharles Souleand artistSteve McNiven.
“The main story that we’re dealing with is a Boba Fett-focused crime epic, that involves Boba Fett going up against some of the heaviest hitters in the galaxy. It’s Jabba the Hutt. It’s Black Sun. It’s Darth Vader. And a bunch of others — factions and so on — that I think will be really interesting for the fans,” says Soule. “It’s basically Boba Fett, by himself, against all of these people.”
You can read all about this awesome upcoming crossover event and get a first look at some pages and panels atStarWars.com.
Rian Johnson’sStar WarsTrilogy Rumored to Still Be Happening
In a yet-to-be-released interview with authorSariah Wilson,Rian Johnson(director ofStar Wars: The Last JediandKnives Out) has confirmed that hisStar Warstrilogy is still happening. Wilson asked the big question and while she didn’t disclose his full answer, she did take to Twitter to break the news. You can see the full tweet below.
As you may recall, news that Rian Johnson would create a brand-new Star Wars trilogy wasoriginally announcedby Lucasfilm on August 18, 2025, shortly before the theatrical release ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi. According to the original press release, Johnson will not onlycreate a brand-newStar Warstrilogy, but he’s also set to write and direct the first film with longtime collaboratorRam Bergmanonboard to produce.
Gina Carano No Longer Employed By Lucasfilm
Gina Carano, who played Cara Dune on the first two seasons ofThe Mandalorian, will no longer be on the show after sharing an anti-Semitic story on her Instagram. In a statement obtained byio9, a Lucasfilm spokesperson said that “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future. Nevertheless, her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.”
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Lucasfilm planned to unveil Carano as the star of her own Disney+ series during the December investor’s day presentation but scrapped those plans following her November tweets (in which she mocked mask-wearing during the pandemic and another in which she falsely suggested voter fraud occurred during the 2020 presidential election). MultipleStar Warsseries are in the works from executive producersJon FavreauandDave Filoni, includingRangers of the New Republic, which could have potentially starred Carano.
Star Wars InsiderIssue #200Star Wars Insider#200 is on newsstands now, featuring exclusive interviews with Emperor Palpatine himself,Ian McDiarmid, and author Charles Soule. To mark the release of this milestone issue, StarWars.com caught up withInsidereditorChris Cooperand scouredInsider’s archives for a look back at some covers you might remember.
The first issue to be calledStar Wars Insiderhit newsstands in fall 1994, featuringSir Alec Guinnesson the cover. This “premier” issue included rare photos of theStar Wars Holiday Special, interviews withCarrie FisherandKenny Baker, and a special feature on the cult of Wedge.
Check out the full retrospective atStarWars.com.
More Inferno Squad Adventures?Janina Gavankar, known byStar Warsfans for her role as Iden Versio in the 2017 video gameStar WarsBattlefront II, hints that we’ll be seeing more of her and her fellow Inferno Squad teammates. OnTwitter, the actress implied that we may catch up with her character near or during the events ofThe Mandalorian, which is set after the majority of the game’s campaign. Is she referring to an upcoming Battlefront III game, or perhaps an appearance onThe Mandalorianor one of its spinoff series?StarWarsNewsNethas an excellent breakdown of the story, so check it out!Star WarsPodcast Round-UpBlast Points Podcast. In addition to their “Indy Year” series, a year-long monthly tribute to the 40th anniversary ofIndiana Jones, Blast Points has a new episode all about Boba Fett!
BOBA FETT! have you heard of him? We’re finally doing an episode all about the one and only Boba Fett because we finally feel like we have our loving feelings straightened out on him. Join us as we look why this masked figure on a pink dinosaur gained so much mystery and popularity early on and how the cult of Boba has really only just begun!Listen here.
Talking Bay 94has an interview with Star Wars authorPaul Davids.
Skytalkershas an excellent interview withAmy Richau, author ofStar Wars: I Love You. I Know. Lessons in Love & Friendship,
Skytalkers also has a great episode withCharmaine Chan, the Lead Compositor for Industrial Light and Magic:
Charmaine Chan, the Lead Compositor for Industrial Light and Magic, joins Caitlin and Charlotte to discuss her work on The Mandalorian, working and controlling the Volume (StageCraft), her awesome project Women in VFX, her start in the industry, and so much more. Charmaine also answers our Star Wars Dinner question.Listen here.
Pink Milkis aStar Warspodcast where hosts (and husbands)BryanandTomtalkStar Wars, queerly!
The Resistance Broadcastis the officialStar Warspodcast ofStarWarsNewsNet.com. In their latest episode, the gang discusses the five-year anniversary ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
On this episode we do a five year look back onThe Force Awakensand the return ofStar Wars, from the trailers, the buildup, and of course the movie itself. We also discuss several topics in our segment One With The Force like, who would you pick to play Cara Dune if they recast the role forThe Mandalorian?Listen here.
OnRogue Podron, the crew is examining the ‘90sDark Empirecomic series:
What do R2-D2 babies look like? How do we feel about young, hot Palpatine? What the heck is a sortie? All that and more as we flash back to the glory days of the great Zahn/Veitch feud of 1992!Listen here.
They also take a deep dive into the latestStar Wars: The High Republicnovel,Into the Dark:
Meg,Saf, andDannysit down to discuss their spoiler-filled thoughts aboutInto the DarkbyClaudia Gray. In short – this book ROCKS! (Although we are saddened to inform you that Yarael Poof has officially been canceled.)Listen here.
Sistas with Sabersis a podcast made for and by black female fans ofStar Wars. Their recent episodes include discussions onracism,mental health, andValentine’s Day.
OnBespin’s Other Bits (BOB The Podcast)–Star WarsscooperBespin Bulletindiscusses whatever he feels like with co-hostIsaac Pevy. Topics includeStar Wars, video games, and pop culture in general.
In this episode:WandaVision,all theSpider-Mannews in history, Snyder Cutrants (again) and more!Listen here.
Star WarsYouTube Round-Up
You can always count onAlex & Mollie DamonatStar Wars Explainedto keep you up to date on all the latest news from that galaxy far, far away. Check out their recent video with authorDaniel José Olderwhere they discuss his new comic,The High Republic Adventures, and the major moments that we’ll see in its future issues!
Over atKessel Run Transmissions,Noah Outlaw,Corey Van Dyke,andClaire Striblingdiscuss the possibility of Jar Jar Binks showing up in the upcomingObi-Wan Kenobiseries, and ifStar Warscan gettooweird.
Around the Galaxyhas an excellent interview withMatthew Stover, author of fourStar Warsnovels including his legendary adaptation ofEpisode III: Revenge of the Sith. Join hostPete Feltzerfor an in-depth interview to talk about Sith, Stover’sother?novels some behind-the-scenes tales.
While you’re at it, check out the latest episode of Beyond the Blast Doors Live!, in whichDavid,Arezou, andScottytalk about toymaker Hasbro reporting a double-digit sales surge tied to itsStar Warsmerchandise last year, thanks toThe Mandalorianand Grogu aka Baby Yoda.
This week in Star Wars, hostKristin Bavertakes us through Katie Cook’s upcoming releaseThe Star Wars Book of Monsters, Ooze, and Slime, announces the winners of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Contest, and celebrates theStar Wars Insider’s 200th issue.
OnStar Wars Xtra: Weekly Edition,Star Warsauthor and documentarianDavid WhiteleydiscussesStar Wars Insider’s 200th issue as well as maestroJohn Williams’ birthday. A magical section from the documentaryThe Galaxy Britain Built, featuring Williams conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, is included.
And finally, YouTube userThomas J Yagodinskihas created a stop motion tribute to Eddie Van Halen with aStar Warstwist.
