As for Jon, he admits “that puppet is amazing” and far exceeded his expectations for Baby Yoda—which was what the character was referred to by fans until his name was revealed in season two.
“Legacy Effects had built it,” the director, 59, explained. “It started off as a much simpler [puppet]. They overdelivered. We just wanted something for the background.”
He continued, “We never thought it would be the main, but every year he got a little bit better and now that puppet is the star of the show.”
The Mandalorian & Grogu, also starring Jonny Coyne, Dave Filoni and Steve Blum, releases in theaters May 22. As you await the latest adventures between Din Djarin and Grogu, read on to check out more upcoming movie premieres…
