The Mandalorian Cast
Set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order, The Mandalorian follows Din Djarin, a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. His life changes when he discovers a mysterious child with powerful abilities, leading to adventures across the Star Wars universe as he protects the child known as Grogu from Imperial remnants.
Main Cast of The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal
Din Djarin / The Mandalorian
Grogu
"Baby Yoda" / The Child
Carl Weathers
Greef Karga
Giancarlo Esposito
Moff Gideon
Katee Sackhoff
Bo-Katan Kryze
Amy Sedaris
Peli Motto
Emily Swallow
The Armorer
Omid Abtahi
Dr. Penn Pershing
Complete Cast List
| Actor Name | Character Name | Role Description | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pascal | Din Djarin | Mandalorian bounty hunter | 1-3 |
| Grogu | The Child / Baby Yoda | Force-sensitive youngling | 1-3 |
| Carl Weathers | Greef Karga | Guild leader, High Magistrate | 1-3 |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Moff Gideon | Imperial warlord | 1-3 |
| Katee Sackhoff | Bo-Katan Kryze | Mandalorian warrior | 2-3 |
| Gina Carano | Cara Dune | Former Rebel shock trooper | 1-2 |
| Amy Sedaris | Peli Motto | Mechanic | 1-3 |
| Emily Swallow | The Armorer | Mandalorian armorer | 1-3 |
| Temuera Morrison | Boba Fett | Legendary bounty hunter | 2-3 |
| Ming-Na Wen | Fennec Shand | Elite mercenary | 1-3 |
| Rosario Dawson | Ahsoka Tano | Former Jedi | 2-3 |
| Bill Burr | Migs Mayfeld | Ex-Imperial sharpshooter | 1-2 |
| Nick Nolte | Kuiil (voice) | Ugnaught farmer | 1 |
| Taika Waititi | IG-11 (voice) | Assassin/nurse droid | 1, 3 |
| Werner Herzog | The Client | Imperial remnant leader | 1 |
| Omid Abtahi | Dr. Penn Pershing | Imperial scientist | 1-3 |
| Paul Sun-Hyung Lee | Carson Teva | New Republic pilot | 2-3 |
| Misty Rosas | Kuiil (performance) | Ugnaught farmer | 1 |
| Rio Hackford | IG-11 (performance) | Droid | 1 |
| Christopher Lloyd | Commissioner Helgait | Nevarro official | 3 |
| Jack Black | Captain Bombardier | Plazir-15 leader | 3 |
| Lizzo | The Duchess | Plazir-15 leader | 3 |
| Ahmed Best | Kelleran Beq | Jedi Master | 3 |
About The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is the first live-action Star Wars television series, created by Jon Favreau for Disney+. The show premiered on November 12, 2019, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, largely due to the breakout character "Baby Yoda" (officially named Grogu).
The series has been praised for its Western-inspired storytelling, practical effects, groundbreaking virtual production technology using "The Volume," and its expansion of Star Wars lore. It has won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series nominations.
The Way of the Mandalore
The Mandalorian explores Mandalorian culture and mythology within the Star Wars universe, introducing audiences to the warrior culture's codes, traditions, and complex history. The relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu forms the emotional heart of the series.
Expanding the Star Wars Universe
The show has successfully bridged different eras of Star Wars, featuring characters from animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels in live-action for the first time. It has spawned several spin-offs including The Book of Boba Fett and the upcoming Ahsoka series.
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About The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is a Disney+ original set in the Star Wars universe, taking place in the years between the events of Return of the Jedi and the rise of the First Order. It follows a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter, Din Djarin, and the Force-sensitive child known as Grogu who comes into his care.
Format
Each season is built from largely standalone episodes that gradually advance a longer arc. The structure borrows from classic Westerns and samurai cinema: the hero arrives in a town or system, helps resolve a problem, and leaves with new information about a larger journey. That episodic shape is part of why the show became a touchstone for streaming-era Star Wars storytelling.
Casting
Pedro Pascal plays Din Djarin, with the role's voice and physical performance generally divided between Pascal in helmeted scenes and other performers in suit work depending on the episode. The wider cast includes Carl Weathers as Greef Karga, Gina Carano in early seasons as Cara Dune, Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon, and Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze. Recurring guest appearances span established Star Wars actors and new additions across the wider Mandalorian timeline.
Production
The Mandalorian was a leading early adopter of large-scale LED virtual production, using the StageCraft system to render environments around the actors in real time. That technique has since been used across the wider entertainment industry, and the show is often referenced when virtual production is discussed as a creative tool.
Where to watch
The Mandalorian streams exclusively on Disney+ worldwide. The series sits at the centre of a wider live-action Star Wars line-up that includes Ahsoka, Andor, and other connected shows.
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Connected titles
This title is part of the live-action Star Wars catalogue on Disney+. The Star Wars live-action hub covers the cast connections across The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Andor.