Grogu | Behind The Scenes History

The real-life story behind the cutest little guy in the entire Star Wars universe... The Child, better known as Baby Yoda (for now)!

[@busterthegreat1195]

I'm glad it's a puppet instead of just CGI.

[@matusa6714]

Finally I find someone saying this

[@wyattandrew438]

@John yes but that was a puppet from the 80s vs cgi. This puppet is advanced and extremely realistic

[@matusa6714]

@@wyattandrew438 that's the point. if you have an idea and cgi can better represent it, then use cgi.. but if you can do it with real props then do it for real. Watch Christopher Nolan movies.

[@zangtron2390]

Same,in 30 or 40 years the puppet will be in a museum.

[@madmax2069]

I wouldn't care either way if it was CGI. I don't understand the hate towards CGI.

[@vanillachai8537]

mans just changed the title to grogu lmao

[@ghostlydurpy]

I mean, it’s the Child’s real name so they had to

[@dr.decker3623]

Yeh,.. Grogu,.. too close to Rogu,.. Roger's Tumor/son in American dad,.. i'll keep calling him Yodel :D

[@VersatileElement]

I thought Goku

[@madidason3574]

I knew something was up

[@madmax2069]

@Caleb Pryor oh well

[@rosiequartzie2230]

Pretty sure the real reason they went for a puppet instead of CGI was so cast/crew could be able to cuddle with him between takes. I mean, can you blame them? 🥰💗

[@louiseturner9811]

No I would want to cuddle Grogu as well.❤️❤️

[@TK199999]

One of the biggest successes with the puppet, is that most cast members have subconsciously forgotten its puppet and not a real baby. So they will do things and say things as if they are dealing with a child actor.

[@laurencaulton103]

Grogu's expressions are amazing. They should win an Oscar for this creation and work.

[@ankitamore21]

Amen!

[@mcfcguvnors]

totally,its captivated people in a way ONLY cinema used to

[@johnelmartagbago3764]

*Oscars are for movies.* Emmys I believe is the awards show for TV series.

[@artistofshield905]

No chance of that unfortunately; if Andy Serkis can't be nominated for mo-cap performances, I doubt a puppet could, which is a shame. But it should definitely win an award for props (if it hasn't already)

[@RovnoMagic]

It will win many Emmys.

[@guymanson1626]

It's hard to pull off a cute adorable character without fans criticising you for just having them for marketing purposes. Baby Yoda was done perfectly

[@terryticklenut266]

What’s your favorite slipknot song?

[@guymanson1626]

@@terryticklenut266 Red Flag at the moment haha

[@Grymgar]

On top of that Baby Yoda (Grogu) is a great character that will have longevity in the franchise (if he lives)

[@CaptainRockoBD]

Lol he’s still criticized because he’s used for marketing purposes.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

@@Grymgar stop calling him baby yoda

[@osbaldocruz4735]

Y'all see what happens when people that really love the story are allowed to be in charge??? Perfection happens

[@rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586]

Five puppeteers working in coordination to bring the baby to life - that is incredible teamwork! You can see it how they all went to town during the buttons-pushing scene in episode 4, and the "baby stepping out of the ship sleepy and wondering where is daddy mando" on episode 5.

[@DragonLandlord]

Him walking down the ramp was cg.

[@ZaveAres]

@@yaboytroy357 tbh your joke came off more creepy to me than funny

[@yaboytroy357]

@@ZaveAres and you liked your own comment

[@YTWanderer]

"cute without cringe" is very hard to pull off but they executed it flawlessly. thanks a lot for this great BTS video !

[@sarah-annekennedy4299]

I thought you meant BTS the band for a minute-

[@TainaElisabeth]

what is cringy cute?

[@tired247]

@@TainaElisabeth when the character's only cute trait is "Big eyes" and they floss and dab or fart or something cringey that only brain dead 9 year olds would find cute.

[@tbprod5]

@@sarah-annekennedy4299 the band is trash

[@sarah-annekennedy4299]

@@tbprod5 Thats you opinion, I don't like them personally, but theres no need to be rude to the people that enjoy it.

[@bluestarzbeys521]

Dang he actually changed the title with his name Grogu

[@jackmistiff5300]

Low key was gaslit. Thought that I was missing this for 5 months.

[@j-hinny9418]

@@jackmistiff5300 same lol

[@TheCollectorsSin]

He never would have been that cute if he was just CGI

[@estherchung5514]

The actor who acted as the stormtrooper was crazy to punch baby yoda so hard. Being excited is not a good excuse in trying to damage baby yoda physically.

[@aaa33137]

Unforgivable 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@toshiyaar7885]

"it was heartbreakingly beautiful" awe, watching men melt over grogu is the best!

[@marijunealejo1780]

Imagine being praised by Werner Herzog .

[@gibbethoskins8621]

I'm so glad they did him as a puppet and not just cgi, gives him so much more character

[@claudialomeli4048]

We can only aspire to love Baby Yoda as much as Werner Herzog does.

[@danielawesome36]

I bet he'd always like to see the baby.

[@beanie5873]

They should make a "soup time" baby Yoda toy. Basically you push a button somewhere and he eats his soup like in episode 4 (i think). People would buy that

[@oranganewton]

Take my money

[@alyzu4755]

I would. I would buy that.

[@Mario-gn6dd]

Cringe

[@beanie5873]

@@alyzu4755 yes, yes you would

[@alyzu4755]

@@beanie5873 😊

[@EvanTomiko]

This is why Baby Yoda looks so realistic and adorable.

[@sarahprice659]

I love Werner Herzog! It’s so great to see a fantasy production taking the time and care to use practical effects when possible, instead of relying solely on CGI. Reminded me a little of Farscape.

[@romo2674]

@@chrismadison305 I simply can't believe what i'm reading

[@olymolly3637]

Also the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Netflix. It's a magical mix of both.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

*show that pushes forward the possibilities of filming by extensively using computer-controlled virtual perspective-shifting projection backgrounds* "I'm glad they don't rely solely on CGI"

[@kumonoameai]

Werner Herzog talking about his love for Grogu brings so much joy to my life ^.^

[@newvillagefilms]

Grogu puppeteer must be one of the coolest jobs in the world. 🤣😂

[@cannedsaladsoup430]

using star wars' inspiration as inspiration for mandalorian was a very wise decision. mandalorian is a wonderfully unique yet fits perfectly into the star wars universe

[@aidand.7911]

It makes me legitimately sad that baby yoda is just a puppet. Why can't he be real!!!????

[@funsizedpopcorn2507]

Nah that’s what make it better than cgi. We can actually go and see the baby Yoda that was in the show but if it’s cgi it’s not even remotely real

[@aidand.7911]

@Mary id feel bad for him. It would make him anxious and I dont want the little guy to be sad. He already has all the bounty hunters in the known galaxy chasing after him.

[@Pinkielover]

hes real somewere ,, the universe itself Is infinite... meaning Anything you can think of exists somewhere in space-time

[@hacobjansen]

WhY cAnT hE bE rEaL?!?!? Stop acting like he’s a real person and please do something else please

[@Barni2212]

If he was real then he would sit in Area 51.

[@StuartLugsden]

I would like to see the baby.

[@brittanybutleredits]

@@CitrikkAcid The Mattel vinyl plush is amazing. I have it on display!

[@bobafettman6941]

No, I have spoken

[@maddiep8749]

He’s sleeping

[@Yoda698]

I was called

[@maddiep8749]

@@Yoda698 He has arrived!

[@ucheucheuche]

When people are gushing at baby yoda, while the puppeteer is visibly there, then you've got magic.

[@ruthlessrubberducky5729]

Favreau and Filoni have a true appreciation and understanding of Star Wars. I'm so glad they are doing this show.

[@rgyhtoip1047]

I never new I needed Baby Yoda this much until I saw it for the first time

[@laurabmoreira2110]

Me too

[@janinethequeen7149]

This is one of my favorite tiktoks: Disney: “so what were you thinking about for the new mandalorian series” Jon F: “yknow I was thinking of a baby yoda” Disney: “how much you want??? 1 million? 2 million??? You know what, I’m just gonna write you a blank check, and you go, you make it-“

[@kumonoameai]

To be fair the promise of cute marketable merchandise is one of the fastest ways to get Disney to fund you ^.^"

[@HoppingSnake290]

Feel like someone secretly hug him when they are not watching

[@tamashorvath224]

God bless Wherner Herzog for standing up.

[@aeonjoey]

I mean, when the storm trooper punched him, I STOOD UP "NOO!!!!" D:

[@rachelh9550]

Storm Troopers: punch Baby Yoda Mando and (most) fans: So you have chosen death.

[@estherchung5514]

The stormtrooper was crazy to punch baby yoda so hard. Being excited is not a good excuse in trying to damage baby yoda physically.

[@siegebug]

"Let me see the baby."

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

WERNER HERZOG'S ADVICE ABOUT THE BABY YODA WAS SPOT ON!

[@jinnnloy563]

I'm glad this video was made lmao

[@aidand.7911]

I just want more baby yoda

[@ekalb3464]

Didn’t ask lmao

[@Firegirl483]

@@ekalb3464 how are you gonna go into someone else's comment and say some rude shit like this?

[@Bluemantopvids]

@@ekalb3464 then dont go the comment dude!

[@DefiniteRicardo]

Baby Yoda and the Sketsis from the dark crystal, are the best puppets ever made, they just look too real

[@VersatileElement]

Clicked fast for the Baby

[@Prince_the_One]

Clicked in half a second. My finger was a blur.

[@Floglo]

haha same just to see baby!! :D

[@kevox9933]

So sad that Werner died in the series, loved his role :(

[@wiibrockster]

The Mandalorian is still amazing!

[@sabrywaheedali]

This is the way

[@jacktheflash8478]

Yep!

[@Crazeyy]

Who is here after his name was revealed

[@W1NT3RS69]

Legit was here all this time and no one knew lol

[@EnzoTheBaker]

@@W1NT3RS69 No, I'm pretty sure the creators can change the title any time. Notice "Grogu" is never mentioned in the video, and no clips of Season 2 were shown.

[@W1NT3RS69]

@@EnzoTheBaker thats a good point tbf

[@phillise1]

I was.

[@thekachigga9255]

Literally everyone who could possibly respond to your comment you braindead apricot

[@Whofan06]

The Mandalorian really exemplifies what I think is still a trend in truly great modern tv and movies--that while CGI has advanced leaps and bounds to create many of the incredible, hyper realistic effects we take for granted, the magic of film making still lies in practical effects. Even when they opt to use CGI in the final version, there is not replacement for filming with a practical model to base your lighting and movement on, and it shows.

[@tomcoryell321]

I heard somewhere that Werner Herzog was more emphatic about the puppet than they show here. I heard, when they asked him to do a take with the empty cradle, he said "You are all cowards." I want to believe this

[@ankurjaiswal4829]

The cutest thing to show up on this earth

[@Pintexx]

I’m happy that grogu is not CGI and is an actual puppet

[@coolbreeze5683]

Some of those early drawings of Grogu 🤣🤣 glad they got to the perfect look for him. A bit of nostalgia for Gizmo from Gremlins mixed with Yoda's features

[@CallMe.Anything]

I'm here after finished season 2 I cried, It was amazing.

[@kinnexion]

Thank you Herr Herzog! Thank you thank you thank you, so much. Supposedly he was very aggressive and assertive in his belief that Grogu needed to be a puppet the whole time. All I can do is thank you

[@rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586]

Actually, there are scenes that the CGI baby can do and the puppet can't - I am thinking of the two frog eating scenes!

[@happisakshappiplace.6588]

However it matches up.

[@addestj9535]

well ofcourse but its good that they went practical and cgi for baby yoda bechus makeing baby yoda HIGH detailed for all episodes would cost ALLOT bechus the amount of cgi work needed to make it look good. like digital domain spent close to 1 year on thanos cgi on avengers infinity war 1 FING YEAR and well he looks fucking real but still 1 year

[@DragonLandlord]

It's CGI pretty much every time he's walking.

[@almscurium]

@@addestj9535 do you genuinely think it’s spelt bechus?

[@donkeydarko77]

@@almscurium ov kerse it iz.

[@anotherDnightmare]

“I want to be CONSISTENT with Star Wars.” And with that sentence alone, Favreau proved he “gets it” where JJ, Roundhead and KK had absolutely no idea.

[@edslushie570]

Pretty sure that's the most obvious thing that they've all said...

[@isaacpaech1430]

The only way they can come up with new and interesting star wars content is by taking inspiration from outside sources instead of relying on previous content and nostalgia like the sequels did. This is why the Mandalorian is doing so well

[@littlechickeyhudak]

Jesus

[@ruchitagrawal7475]

Roundhead?

[@heyyitsRJ]

Favreau and Filoni are the true disciples lol

[@ameleiizane]

OMG, Their final decision on Baby Yoda was perfect. The earlier versions were creepy.

[@creamfiend84]

2:58 damn 😂

[@shizukagozen777]

@superdiskboi That's so mean ! LMAO 😂

[@rocker76m88]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BarberShave19]

For all we know, Grogu could quite possibly be the son of Yoda.

[@marias8007]

6:09 ❤ the hand tapping 😍😚

[@mcfcguvnors]

i love that little guy the artwork on the credits too is epic jesus the merch on this is gonna go insane

[@God-Emperor_Elizabeth_the_2nd]

When I first saw the scout trooper absolutely rock Grogu’s shit I couldn’t stop laughing.

[@marjoriecohn3868]

Wow, this was excellent. I didn't know about the history of the samurai films or the lone wolf and the cub. Another layer of intrigue. Thanks. This was great.

[@charliebird5299]

Wow. AMAZING behind-the-scenes revelations, which are always facinating, of course. Sooooo adorable to boot. Thanks for sharing. 😊☺😀😁

[@13vlee]

I wanna hug da baby!!!

[@Matthew-oq9rw]

Its incredible how much hard work has been put in that puppet to achieve such a phenomenal final product

[@Nasengold]

Do you know what gives me hope? That they keep saying "This is the way" in a banger Star Wars series.

[@RovnoMagic]

Thank you so much for this video about the Child.

[@yahyanawaz3775]

Baby yoda has no business being that cute

[@davidmoro9523]

Grogu is amazing.beautiful.💚💚💚

[@LadyhawksLairDotCom]

_The Mandalorian_ was able to keep three big secrets in an age where secrets are nearly impossible to keep: 1) the fact the child was of Yoda's species, 2) the child's name and 3) the appearance of Luke Skywalker. Kudos to the Mando team! I hope they figure out more ways to keep a lid on leaks. I _hate_ spoilers. Just think if the big secret from _The Empire Strikes Back_ had been leaked? Wait a minute...I can't remember how I reacted to Darth Vader being Luke's father. I was about 13 when I saw it in theaters. You'd think I'd remember something like that. I guess I was too busy crushing on Han Solo: "Who cares if Darth Vader is Luke's father. Let's get back to Harrison Ford! He is SO hot!"

[@RennieAsh]

6:16 Stormtrooper actor : It bit me I have to pretend to be mad Everyone : So you have chosen...DEATH

[@2rrkd]

I bet that even if we found out it's 'real name', everyone will still call him 'Baby Yoda'. I bet when the scene comes to reveal it, all the fans will put their fingers in their ears going 'La la la, I'm not listening. It's name is 'Baby Yoda', forever and always Baby Yoda!'.

[@Anonymous58815]

Well, we know his name and story now.

[@shroomkittie]

this aged well

[@phillise1]

You know what? I just never liked the name "Baby Yoda" very much. I mean, it suggests that he's someone he's not. He's not Yoda as a child, and some people are probably fooled by the that nickname.

[@ava-qv8iw]

well, this is so right i don’t like how people call him baby yoda i love grogu much better

[@magiv4205]

I will never call him Baby Yoda and never have. I love the name Grogu to pieces.

[@gillianday4804]

George Lucas, you have made Master Yoda and now you made a little miracle in the Mandalorian. i guess there is another.

[@keeganmet257]

John Favreau and Dave Filoni are the greatest things to happen to Star Wars.

[@gracesleman3603]

We new the child’s name the whole time without noticing

[@shizukagozen777]

What ? How ?

[@wander570]

Amazing work, he’s the cutest!

[@Tracer_Krieg]

I actually have an idea of what Baby Yoda could be called. The name Yoda itself is the Hebrew word for "One who knows all." My proposal then, as a play on the Baby's mysterious past, is Yodet, which means "One who knows nothing."

[@streakslinger]

props to Werner Herzog for pushing it over the top

[@helenwaldeck185]

These clever people have really brought this loveable baby force user to life! I can't wait to find out his real name :-)

[@amarawinchester963]

Grogu is my precious!

[@pr1sh]

oh my god so much work to make that cute yoda? its wonderful to see the coordination! keep up the good job im so excited to see the episodes of season 2

[@lunarian9877]

3:55 I DIDN’T KNOW STEVE CARREL WORKED FOR STAR WARS

[@bakurawthesupersaiyanhair937]

5:37 too!

[@jana-bs6hg]

@Lachlan Trescott samee i legit shook

[@johndoolan3428]

It has that magic of the original trilogy

[@a.w.3438]

I love Grogu and everything but I want to know more about Din Djarin. He needs more background story.

[@JL0ndon]

Fantastic video! I have been watching your channel non stop for days now. I appreciate your research! I love the fact that the child is based on the lone wolf and baby series.

[@owlfan3361]

Cutest thing ever!

[@tomwilson1006]

We need more Star Wars content PLEASE!

[@yorkie3723]

I really wanna know baby yoda’s real name but i feel like knowing baby yoda’s name would ruin it.

[@TheatreJosh24601]

His name is Kevin.

[@karenb5592]

@Theodore Francis Allen HIS NAME CAN BE LIL KEV

[@nikotakai8796]

I mean, he has no "real" name.

[@Klynch111]

The only way we would really know what his real name is, is if we meet his race, and someone who knows who he is. Or if he himself knows it and he learns to speak. Which I wouldn't want. I want him to remain exactly how he is through it. Cause I just know if he does start to speak, it won't be as good as how he is now.

[@IggyStardust1967]

@Yorkie I figured it out months ago: Yoda + Yaddle = Yodle, or, as we would say it here, Yodel. Which means the first time we hear him speak.... "Yodalady-WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" is going to come out of his mouth.

[@Dreyco-ni9ch]

This truly shows “IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO PLAY A BABY YODA” lol when it only took one or two for the OG Yoda to be played in the movies lol

[@cindysavage265]

Sorry, I know Jon Favreau is a big time Hollywood producer. He will always be “Happy” to me!

[@wadebarnett2542]

He was a clown on "Seinfeld." He was Monica's ultimate fighter boyfriend on "Friends."

[@isacrunner399]

Watching this after seeing s2 episode 5, a lot of these questions answered

[@jeffglotzer9346]

Cutest. Baby. Ever.

[@vikib1758]

thank I haven found much info about the creation of BY, great vid direct to favs

[@realclarencetinkle]

It’s kinda sad that it took that long for merch because by then everyone in my school just labeled baby yoda a Meme and was as hated as ice age baby

[@IggyStardust1967]

If they hadn't waited, the "secret" would have been leaked and not been nearly as special.

[@Darkgurl101]

John Linde what secret? Am I missing something?

[@IggyStardust1967]

Noor Arjmand if the products had come out when the show aired, it wouldn’t have been a surprise.

[@logancap076]

Wow, we had its name for so long now. We should have just beloved it

[@debbiecotter6000]

Awwwwwwwww hes so precious!

[@alienatedpoet1766]

It seems like that is the best way to continue star wars. Don't imitate it, look at what influenced original star wars and work with that first. The genre of sci-fi, the spirit of westerns, the structure of samurai films, the moralities of greek myth.

[@nicholaslitrento4043]

I couldn't have said it better, I hope John and Dave take over batshit feminist Kennedy and keep the heart of George Lucas story and ideas alive ,

[@myusernamesucks4evr]

Nice vid, very detailed and good editing

[@LaraA55]

@Behind Star Wars So Informative. I didn't know about the influence of the lone Wolf! Thank you!

[@Roselyroses]

8:16 Sweet baby with his daddy 😍😍

[@derraptor]

I love Grogu❤️

[@Adam_K_]

It was also really cool to see a lothcat in live action

[@AdrianM1k]

the most cutest part for me is when he says "katu"

[@saintakins187]

In retrospect Star Wars has been finally perfected the way George Lucas has been trying to do for years after the creation of The Mandalorian, to which Luke Skywalker was shown in the best way imaginable that George Lucas himself cried with joy.

[@heavymetal19610]

Excellent content, thank you for this video, cheers!

[@j4_ni]

omg I cant believe it's not CG he is actually real

[@shizukagozen777]

Well, duh. 🙄

[@Aiko-uo2bt]

I would die for baby yoda. Not a doubt.