Katee Sackhoff Says Mandalorian Role Destroyed Confidence

Katee Sackhoff has revealed that playing Bo-Katan Kryze in the live-action series The Mandalorian severely impacted her confidence as an actress. Despite voicing the character in animated Star Wars series since 2012, Sackhoff struggled to connect with Bo-Katan's personality and motivations in the live-action role, describing the experience as breaking her and causing her to doubt her abilities. She noted that her usual acting approach, which relies on instinct and personal connection, did not apply to Bo-Katan, making it difficult for her to find the character internally. The pressure of leading a series with a large fanbase and the shift to self-taped auditions compounded her challenges, resulting in nearly three years of limited work and lost confidence. Sackhoff has since sought help from a new manager and acting coach to rebuild her skills and self-belief. While her live-action portrayal was well-received, there is currently no information on whether she will reprise the role in future Star Wars projects.