[22][33] Waititi said he felt IG-11 had an "amazing arc", changing and evolving as the series progressed. [15] Gina Carbone of CinemaBlend called IG-11 a "fan favorite", particularly praising his "amazing" final scene in the finale. He follows orders, his programming, his monotone voice, and his Mandalorian armor give him a droid-like appearance. His complaints probably wouldn't hold much water in court; Mando's "crimes" are defending Greef Karga from an unnecessarily antagonistic gaggle of henchmen, and then later blowing up some of Gorian's ships after they tried to blow him up first. It looks like Taika Waititi is back as IG-11 in The Mandalorian season 3. But with Carano on the outs with Disney and Rangers of the New Republic itself now in limbo, its been anyones guess how or if Cara Dune will ever appear again. The grumpy Paz Vizsla is part of Dins Mandalorian covert, usually the heavily armed enforcer standing by the Armorers side. 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Review: Din Djarin Is on a Path of Redemption Kuiil and IG-11 accompany the Mandalorian and Cara to Nevarro to help protect the Child during the mission. Giancarlo Esposito is set to reprise his villainous role in season 3, though where well see him has yet to be revealed. Din reveals that he came to Nevarro to see what was left of IG-11 . Theres a perhaps apocryphal account of an early draft of The Rise of Skywalker script that had Babu Frik, or a version of him, give the heroes a weapon that could wipe out a Star Destroyer fleet because Anzellans diminutive size and sharp sight made them uniquely desirable ship mechanics with unique insight into Star Destroyer plans. The Season 3 premiere builds on one of the fundamental themes of the series - the idea that the Mandalorians are still divided and homeless even years after the fall of the Empire. "The Mandalorian" star Pedro Pascal spends the vast majority of his screen time underneath an impenetrable beskar steel helmet, so it's fitting that some of the show's most interesting guest stars are also hidden underneath helmets, prosthetics, or CGI. [20] Taika Waititi, the actor who performs his voice, compared IG-11 to the Terminator, the murderous android character from the media franchise of the same name. [22] Waititi described him as having a childlike innocence and naivety,[22][23] saying: "It's like a child with a gun. Whether or not we get to see Pershing outside of the Empires influence, it will be interesting to see what role he and his research into Grogus abilities have this season. He also has an intense dislike for Jawas. [6] He is an excellent and efficient fighter and an extremely accurate shot, capable of eliminating many enemies even when outnumbered. ", However, as those who've finished the first episode know, the droid ends up with a laser-shaped hole in his head is he really gone so soon? "[21], IG-11 closely resembles a bounty hunter droid character of a similar model in the Star Wars franchise named IG-88, who made a brief appearance during one scene in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as one of several bounty hunters with whom Darth Vader meets. Includes collectible Imperial Credit accessory. Great Mafex Batman action figure. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) goes to them in order to see if they can rebuild the bounty hunter droid IG-11 (voiced by Taika Waititi) that self-destructed in the show's first season. Lets take a closer look at what the premiere reveals about the current state of Mandalore and Din Djarins mission in Season 3 and the show's biggest mysteries right now.