Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu actor Pedro Pascal on Din Djarin and Grogu: “None of Us Wants to Let Go of Our Child”

Since Grogu first appeared in The Mandalorian series, fans have been deeply invested in his relationship with Din Djarin. Speaking during promotions for the film, Pedro Pascal revealed that the story explores Din’s growing awareness that Grogu will outlive him by centuries and a realisation that shapes his protective instincts and determination to prepare Grogu for a future without him.

“They are real partners, at this point. Grogu is on every mission, on every adventure, they are side by side. And it’s sentimental, because Din Djarin knows that this creature will outlive him, and I think that, existentially, he’s very, very focused on making sure that he can survive in a world without him,” said Pascal.

He added that while Grogu’s powers far surpass Mando’s, Din still grapples with the deeply human fear of letting go of a child.

“And of course, the power that Grogu has surpasses Mando’s by a lot. And yet none of us wants to let go of our child, and none of us wants to keep that child from growing into everything that they can do. So that’s really, I think, the very, very textured relationship and story that they’re able to tell on a thrill ride that you cannot believe.”

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, an all-new Star Wars adventure filmed for IMAX and opening exclusively in theatres on 22nd May 2026 in English and Hindi.