Jeremy Allen White Talks Surprise Star Wars Role

Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, shared details about his unexpected voice role in The Mandalorian and Grogu. White revealed he had long admired director Jon Favreau, meeting him serendipitously at a party where the offer to join the Star Wars universe was extended. He admitted to initially being unaware of the specific character he would portray.

White confessed he had never undertaken voice work before this project, noting that director Favreau also made adjustments to his vocal performance. The actor mentioned the recording sessions took place about a year ago and he has yet to see the final result. He expressed excitement about entering the Star Wars galaxy, a world he has long admired.

This venture into a galaxy far, far away is particularly meaningful for White, as The Mandalorian and Grogu represents one of his initial family-friendly projects. He conveyed his eagerness to participate in a film that his daughters would be able to watch, marking a significant personal milestone in his career.