Actor Jennifer Beals is set to appear in Disney+'s upcoming Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett. But she recently revealed she was unaware she was on the show, even while she was on set. Or rather, she wasn't sure which Star Wars series she was on.
In an interview with Variety, Beals explained, "I mean, I knew about the character. But this is how good they are at the lockdown of secrets: Even when I first stepped onto the set, I didn't realize that I was in 'The Book of Boba Fett.' I just knew that I was getting to be part of this story."
With regard to the Twi'lek's role in the series, Beals hinted that a few details, such as the possibility that her character is one of stature. When asked if she was, the actor stated, "I would say that’s fair, just to summarize it that way." Beyond this tidbit about the character, Beals maintained a high level of secrecy and refused to divulge any telling details about how her story ties into the adventures of Boba Fett and Fennec Shand.
The Book of Boba Fett follows the titular bounty hunter after the events of The Mandalorian Season 2. Temuera Morrison made his return to the Star Wars universe in the series, in the episode "Chapter 9: The Marshal." He portrayed a scarred and aged Boba Fett, who somehow survived the Sarlaac Pit. Prior to this, Morrison played Jango Fett in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and voiced the clone troopers throughout the Star Wars prequel films.
The season finale of The Mandalorian Season 2 saw Boba and Fennec return to Tatooine, where they murdered Bib Fortuna and took over Jabba the Hutt's palace. The Book of Boba Fett will see the two attempt to fill the power vacuum Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3P0 left behind when they killed Jabba in Return of the Jedi. Details are scarce, but Morrison previously teased, "There will definitely be a number of answers... Some long-winded answers. Some short and sharp answers. Some colorful answers. We're filling a lot of gaps."
Disney+'s upcoming The Book of Boba Fett will be comprised of seven episodes. Director and producer Robert Rodriguez hinted that a second season is possible, depending on the reception of the show.
The Book of Boba Fett is set to premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 29.
Source: Variety