The Mandalorian is hired to track down and retrieve The Child in the first episode, but he finds himself torn between a desire for a big reward and his firm Mandalorian code of ethics.īrian Posehn as the Speeder Pilot Comedian Brian Posehn appears in the first episode of The Mandalorian as a speeder pilot who transports Mando back to the Razor Crest on a clunky speeder because of Mando's aversion to droid drivers. He's a member of the same species as Jedi Masters Yoda and Yaddle and seems to share their affinity for the Force.

Despite his infantile appearance and personality, The Child is actually 50 years old. While initially known as The Child, Baby Yoda's real name was revealed as Grogu in Season 2, episode 5.

Grogu, aka The Child A team of puppeteers are tasked with bringing this adorable character to life.

Here he plays an intimidating Imperial warlord with a regiment of Stormtrooper bodyguards who hires the Mandalorian and sets the events of Season 1 in motion. Werner Herzog as 'The Client' Werner Herzog plays 'The Client.' Herzog is easily the most intriguing cast member, as he's generally more known for his directing work than acting. He's now Magistrate of Nevarro, helping keep order alongside Marshal Cara Dune, but he's always willing to join Mando on a mission. It's Karga who arranges the mission that forms the backbone of Season 1's plot, serving as ally, antagonist, and ally again over the course of the first season. Mythrol is the Mandalorian's very first bounty target in the series, and his nosy personality gets him a one-way trip into a carbon freezer. He reappears in episode 4 of Season 2, and he's just as chatty.Ĭarl Weathers as Greef Karga Carl Weathers (Predator) plays Greef Karga, the grizzled leader of a bounty-hunting guild who has a long-standing relationship with the Mandalorian. Horatio Sanz as Mythrol Comedian Horatio Sanz (SNL) plays an alien character named Mythrol. This Mandalorian hero has a look inspired by Boba Fett's original appearance in the Star Wars Holiday Special. He's a lone gunfighter making his way in a lawless corner of the galaxy five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and the protector of Grogu, a mysterious creature fans initially called Baby Yoda. The actor previously spilled that the mysterious Mandalorian's real name is Din Djarin, which was confirmed in episode 8. Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian (aka Din Djarin) Pedro Pascal stars in The Mandalorian.

Check out the slideshow below or scroll down for more. We've now updated it with all the new characters who debuted in Season 2. Previously, we put together a breakdown of all the major cast members and notable cameos in The Mandalorian Season 1.

Prison break season 1 characters