Mandalorian Season 3 Set Photos Show Possible Sequel Trilogy Connection

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New set photos from The Mandalorian season 3 reveal a possible connection to the sequel Star Wars trilogy. Season 2 of the series, along with Din Djarin's (Pedro Pascal) appearance in the latter half of The Book of Boba Fett, hinted strongly at a journey to Mandalore for The Mandalorian season 3. Whether it be his call to the duty of leading the Mandalorians thanks to his acquisition of the Darksaber or his desire to seek atonement in "the living waters beneath the mines of Mandalore" for breaking his creed, Din will likely find himself joining Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) in the effort to retake Mandalore for their kind.

Mandalore isn't the only connection being made to Din's story. Ever since the cloning patch was first spotted on Dr. Pershing's uniform in «Chapter 1: The Mandalorian,» viewers have wondered if Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) and the fallen Empire's intentions with Grogu have had to do with the cloning that eventually leads to Palpatine's return in Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. This theory was further supported by Din and the Nevarro crew's adventure into an Imperial facility in «Chapter 12: The Siege,» where they found transparent chambers filled with Snoke-looking beings. With The Mandalorian being the first live-action media to take place between the events of Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens, it's no surprise that the series is making attempts to set up the rise of the First Order.

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Now, new set photos shared by Making Star Wars have revealed yet another possible connection to the sequel Star Wars trilogy. The main photo shows 3 red Mandalorian