The Mandalorian and Grogu sees the return of our favorite father and son duo, but it also brings back a deepcut Clone Wars bounty hunter.
We're talking about none other than Embo, the big-hatted bounty hunter introduced to live-action in The Mandalorian and Grogu's second trailer. This particular character has a history in The Clone Wars that sees him cross paths with the likes of Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, which means he's a foe who could present a serious threat to Din Djarin and Din Grogu.
Below, we've got an overview of Embo's Clone Wars history, so you can get up to speed at a glance. We've also explained what we know about his appearance in the movie so far. The following is totally spoiler free, which means it's safe to read before the film, too. For more, see our guide on how to watch The Clone Wars in order (it's harder than you think).
Who is Embo in Star Wars: The Clone Wars?
Embo is introduced as a bounty hunter in the animated Clone Wars show, and he pops up a few times across the series.
In his major appearances, he helped a village resist a band of pirates led by Hondo Ohnaka with help from Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano. He also unknowingly worked alongside Obi-Wan while the Jedi was undercover as a bounty hunter, which involved competing in a deadly contest to test their skills alongside Cad Bane. They were then tasked with kidnapping Chancellor Palpatine, but the plot was foiled by Mace Windu, Anakin, and Obi-Wan, who eventually revealed his true identity.
By the time Maul and his brother Savage Opress united the crime syndicates into the Shadow Collective, Embo was working with the Hutts. He ultimately came to work with Boba Fett and his squad towards the end of the Clone Wars, as revealed by the novel Dark Disciple.
Embo wears a very distinctive big hat, which also doubles as a weapon, and he has a pet anooba named Marrok in The Clone Wars show (no relation to Inquisitor Marrok). In the show, he's actually voiced by Dave Filoni.
Who is Embo in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
In The Mandalorian and Grogu, Embo is still a bounty hunter. As seen in the trailers, he appears to be after Mando and Grogu, which could spell trouble for them. He also has a trusty anooba at his side once again, though this one isn't Marrok, since the pup died a few years before the film (RIP): instead, its name is Keibu. Grogu appears to be at particular risk from Embo, to which we say pick on someone your own size…
For more, check out our guide on how to watch the Star Wars movies in order, or our roundup of all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.
