Star Wars fans have been scouring the Holonet for information on The Mandalorian ever since the live-action show was announced, looking for clues that might connect the new Disney+ series to the wider Star Wars galaxy.
So when creator Jon Favreau posted a photo of a familiar-looking droid during production on The Mandalorian, fans immediately assumed it was IG-88, the memorable assassin seen alongside Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back.
Source: IGN.com Why Taika Waititi is Playing IG-11 Instead of IG-88 in The Mandalorian