The Mandalorian’s showrunner and executive producer Jon Favreau recently shared a heartwarming photo of George Lucas cradling The Child, fondly known as Baby Yoda, proving that they are a match made in a galaxy far, far away.
The blessed image, posted on Instagram on Thursday, shows the Force is strong between Lucas and the Baby, as it sees the Star Wars creator staring longingly into the pint-sized puppet’s big, boggling eyes, instantly solidifying their status as the most iconic duo.
They say a picture speaks a thousand words, so Favreau shared the behind-the-scenes snap without a caption.
As a result, it is unclear whether the photo is from Lucas’ visit to The Mando set during the production of the first season, or whether it is a reunion between the pair on the set of the second season, which started shooting last November.
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Nevertheless, we’re glad to see Lucas handling his The Child with care, as actor Adam Pally, who cameos as a Bike Trooper in the live-action series, recently recalled the nerve-racking experience of punching the Force-powered infant, knowing the space puppet cost around $5 million to make.
According to Pally, the smol, green frog-eating tot seems to know exactly how much he’s worth, “I gotta tell you, the truth is that Baby Yoda is a bit of a diva,” Pally deadpanned. “He’s constantly vaping.”
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For more on Yoda’s fan-favourite mini-me, take a look at Hasbro’s toy line for The Child, feast your eyes on this Baby Yoda concept art, check out the character’s most meme-able moment of the series, and rejoice at this round-up of amazing fan art.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com George Lucas Meets Baby Yoda in Adorable Mandalorian Set Photo