Sigourney Weaver played a pivotal role during The Mandalorian & Grogu panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025, and IGN had the privilege of interviewing her about her new role, her initial unfamiliarity with the series, her affection for Grogu, and her thoughts on whether Grogu could outmatch a Xenomorph. The Mandalorian & Grogu is slated for a theatrical release on May 22, 2026, and this interview aims to tide fans over until then by offering insights into one of the franchise's newest characters.
Sigourney Weaver at Star Wars Celebration 2025.
IGN: Sigourney, thank you so much for joining us! We were thrilled to see your character in The Mandalorian & Grogu panel, and it looks like she was wearing a Rebel pilot uniform? What can you tell us about your character at this point?
Sigourney Weaver: She was indeed wearing a Rebel pilot uniform, which is fitting because she's now a pilot protecting the New Republic. She's stationed in the Outer Rim, where remnants of the Empire still linger, making her alliance with the Mandalorian and his loyal companion crucial.
IGN: We heard that your love of Grogu was one of the reasons you decided to take on this role, so what was it like to actually work with him?
Weaver: Grogu is incredibly mischievous, which I'm sure won't surprise anyone. It was fascinating because in every scene, multiple puppeteers were involved, yet all I could see was Grogu himself. He seemed so real to me.
IGN: You’ve worked with a lot of different kinds of aliens in your career, from Xenomorphs to Na’vi. How does working with Grogu compare to those experiences?
Weaver: Grogu is definitely the cutest of them all. While Xenomorphs and other aliens I've worked with can be intimidating, Grogu falls into the category of Kawaii—undeniably adorable.
**IGN:** So, you mentioned in the panel that you hadn't seen The Mandalorian before starting work on this. What was it like to finally watch the series?Weaver: I feel fortunate that Jon Favreau didn't pressure me to watch it beforehand. I was excited to work with him on a Star Wars project. From the first episode, I found the concept refreshing—a Western with a Star Wars twist. It was charming and a perfect reintroduction to the Star Wars universe, especially with characters like Din Djarin and Grogu, and villains like Werner Herzog.
IGN: Love it. Now, looking forward, you're certainly in the footage we saw this morning. We saw you sharing a scene with Grogu, where he was using his Force powers to try and steal a dish of food from you. Can you tell us more about that?
Weaver: Yes, he was after a little bowl of snacks that were mine. He used his Force gestures to try and take them, and I had to be quite assertive to get them back.
IGN: Speaking of which, do you get to see Grogu use his Force powers in all their glory in this movie?
Weaver: He's always up to something. When I'm with him, I see him in a more relaxed setting, but it's clear he's transitioning from a learner to someone with real skills. He's now an apprentice, and there's a noticeable difference from his earlier appearances in the series.
IGN: I'm still very interested in how you came to this project and your experience with Star Wars in general, dating back to the very first movie. Do you have a favorite movie from the series?
Weaver: I think Rogue One is my favorite. Felicity Jones's character really resonated with me, and it reminds me of my generation's connection to The Rebellion. Revisiting the other films felt like a trip back to my childhood, and it's amazing how Star Wars continues to evolve and welcome everyone back.
IGN: Last question. Who is the most powerful being in the universe? Grogu or a Xenomorph?
Weaver: I'm afraid it's a Xenomorph. They can't help but take over and destroy, driven by their nature. Yoda, and by extension Grogu, are wise and on the side of good, not destruction.
IGN: And he’s just too cute to be all that threatening, right?
Weaver: Well, if he had stayed with Werner Herzog, who knows what he might have become?
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