Jonathan Kasdan, co-writer of Solo: A Star Wars Story, has revealed that he was not allowed to use Boba Fett in the standalone film as the character was “off limits.”
A new article from The New York Times gives a comprehensive history of Boba Fett. In the article, Kasdan explains that “Boba was always off limits because he was in development elsewhere,” despite the writer wanting to incorporate him into Solo’s story. Evidently, Fett’s return to live-action was always in the cards.
In retrospect, it’s likely that Fett’s absence from the film was in anticipation for the character’s triumphant return in Disney+’s The Mandalorian. The series briefly teased Fett’s return in episode 5 of season 1, before revealing the bounty hunter in all his glory at the end of season 2’s premiere. Since his introduction, Fett has become an integral aspect of Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal) adventures.
Boba Fett takes centre stage in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett which starts tomorrow, December 29th, exclusively on Disney+.
