In an interview with Insider, Wen noted that though her character’s fate appeared dire at the end of Season 1’s fifth episode, she’d jump at the opportunity to portray Fennec Shand in “The Mandalorian” again and encouraged fans to start a petition. “I would like for you to start a petition,” Wen told Insider. “I think they just announced (‘The Mandalorian’) was picked up for Season 3. “So, I want you to start a petition, sort of like what they did with #CoulsonLives — #FennecLives.”

Wen’s mention of #CoulsonLives was a reference to the fan petition that was started following the death of Clark Gregg’s Agent Coulson character in 2012 film “The Avengers.” Gregg would go on to star in Marvel Cinematic Universe show “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” which recently ended its 7-season run. Wen also starred in the series as Melinda May. Related ‘Ahsoka’ First Look: Rosario Dawson’s Jedi and More in Disney+ 2023 Preview Everything Coming to Disney+ in January 2023 Related Guillermo del Toro’s Favorite Movies: 45 Films the Director Wants You to See The 13 Best Slasher Movies Ever Made, from ‘Candyman’ to ‘Psycho’
Though Fennec Shand was shot in the stomach at point-blank range at the end of the episode she appeared in, more than a few “Star Wars” characters have survived worse fates; Maul recovered after being sliced in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi in “The Phantom Menace” and became a prominent character in several “Star Wars” shows, while Anakin Skywalker and Darth Sidious returned after suffering similarly dire injuries. Boba Fett also survived being thrown into the Sarlaac pit and made a brief appearance at the end of “The Mandalorian” Season 2’s premiere episode — which is unlikely to be the last time the bounty hunter appears in the show. A mysterious individual was seen approaching Fennec Shand’s body at the end of Season 1 Episode 5, which has led to speculation about the character’s fate. As for “The Mandalorian,” Disney+ is continuing to release new Season 2 episodes every Friday. A handful of beloved franchise characters are expected to appear throughout the rest of the season, including ex-jedi Ahsoka Tano. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.