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Declan Mulholland's Star Wars Character Could Return!

9/5/2025

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Story summary

Declan Mulholland, Jabba the Hutt's original actor, was integrated into Star Wars canon four years ago.
Although cut from the 1977 film, he appeared in restored scenes later.
CGI and new voice work replaced him, limiting his role.
His cameo featured in 2021's Star Wars #16 during the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover.
Mulholland's character could return in pre-Empire Strikes Back stories.

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Story summary

Declan Mulholland, Jabba the Hutt's original actor, was integrated into Star Wars canon four years ago.
Although cut from the 1977 film, he appeared in restored scenes later.
CGI and new voice work replaced him, limiting his role.
His cameo featured in 2021's Star Wars #16 during the War of the Bounty Hunters crossover.
Mulholland's character could return in pre-Empire Strikes Back stories.