An unexpected character from The Mandalorian and Grogu has a strange connection to Dave Filoni

As revealed in the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, released this week, bounty hunter Embo will make his feature film debut in the upcoming Star Wars film.

As noted by user @jtimsuggs on Twitter/X, there is a rather strange story about how Dave Filoni came up with the voice for Embo.

In a video dedicated to the episode “Bounty Hunters” of the series “The Clone Wars, published on StarWars.com, Filoni detailed how he was inspired by the French book about the Smurfs when voicing Embo.

“I had to come up with a language for Embo. My editor, Nick Anastassiou, who is French, had books about the Smurfs, all written in French, because his son Alex sometimes comes and reads them. I just took one of them, even though I don't speak French. I opened it and deliberately pronounced French words very poorly. Nick ended up loving it, and so did the director [Steward Lee]. So in the end I am Embo.”

Details about Star Wars: Galaxy Racer

So, the upcoming Star Wars game is being developed by former Need for Speed and Burnout developers and will have an “immersive single-player campaign” with branching paths.

There will be an online multiplayer game with 12 racers. They also promise a scenario mode with unique racing conditions.

Vehicles include sub-racers, repulsors, landspeeders, skidders, and speeder bikes. The game doesn't have a season pass - "It's a premium version... We want it to be complete when it comes out."

Welcome to the Galactic League with the latest trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer

Star Wars: Galaxy Racer is podracing at Sony's State of Play, with a new gameplay trailer from Fuse in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.

Attention all racers! Sony's State of Play broadcast featured an exclusive look at Star Wars: Galaxy Racer - with one of the galaxy's most beloved podracer pilots lifting the engines. Take a look!

Determined repulsor racers traverse the volcanic surface of Sentinel First, the dusty sands of Jakku, the treacherous ice of Ando Prime, and the lush jungle of Lantaana—our first look at the verdant planet—in this breathtaking new gameplay trailer, continued uncover the trailer that accompanied the announcement at the Game Awards 2025.

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer features a touching hidden tribute to Carl Weathers

When The Mandalorian and the Grogu film premiere in theaters on May 22, it will be the first adventure for Din Djarin and his little green companion without the support of the warmth, confidence and commanding presence of Greef Karg. But the legacy of the late Carl Weathers will live on in the upcoming Star Wars film, as evidenced by a hidden detail in today's all-new trailer.

The new trailer for the series “The Mandalorian” and the movie “Grogu” amazes with the participation of Pedro Pascal, Rotta the Hutt and Embo

High on the heels of last week's Super Bowl special, a new full trailer for The Mandalorian and the Grogu movie has officially been released. Watch the trailer below and read on for a full look at the new footage.

Trailer "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

Star Wars returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Watch the trailer now and immerse yourself in the film starring Pedro Pascal, only in theaters and IMAX on May 22.

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