Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon is set to return in The Mandalorian Season 3 and a new Star Wars rumor has teased a Darth Maul visual connection for his upcoming comeback in the hit Disney+ series. 

The Mandalorian Season 2 had a memorable finale where Luke Skywalker showed up to save the day. As a result, Moff Gideon was apprehended and sent to the New Republic for interrogation. 

Despite his unfortunate fate, Esposito explained that Gideon’s presence is necessary to “continue the story.” 

Moreover, the veteran actor also teased that fans will get to see how Gideon “has had a piece in every part of the Empire,” describing him as someone who is “very elusive.”

Now, ahead of Season 3, details about what to expect in Moff Gideon’s return have been revealed.

Darth Maul Connection In Moff Gideon’s New Helmet

Star Wars News Net revealed that Moff Gideon will have new armor and a helmet in The Mandalorian Season 3. 

The outlet shared that the Star Wars villain’s helmet will be black with red eyes and horns on it. Interestingly, the horns on Gideon’s helmet will reportedly be six, similar to what Darth Maul had. 

Moreover, the headpiece will also resemble a Mandalorian helmet, seemingly hinting that Gideon will look to mock Din Djarin in his return. It is also described as bigger than the rest. 

Star Wars News Net then pointed out that Gideon’s Season 3 helmet will look closer than Boba Fett’s. It will also be “black, shiny, and…