Moff Gideon has been received positively by reviewers and fans. Gideon's all-black costume has been compared to that of Star Wars character Darth Vader, and reviewers have noted similarities in their personalities and behavior as well. The character did not make his first appearance until the penultimate episode of the first season, with Esposito saying he would play a larger role in the second season.Įsposito has rejected simple classifications of Gideon as a 'good' or 'bad' character, noting that he is attempting to restore order to a lawless galaxy and could arguably be seen as a 'savior'. Gideon is portrayed as a dangerous and fierce man who, 'seems to know everything about everyone', and does not hesitate to kill anyone to get what he wants, including his own men. He was recruited for the part by The Mandalorian creator and showrunner Jon Favreau, who had previously worked with Esposito on several projects.
Gideon is portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. Gideon is the leader of a remnant of the fallen Galactic Empire, and attempts to capture the young alien Grogu, who is being protected by the title character of the series. Moff Gideon is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise who first appeared in the Disney+ television series The Mandalorian. ' Chapter 7: The Reckoning' (2019) ( The Mandalorian) Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian
