The Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett
finished its seven episode first season on Disney+
here in Aotearoa on Tuesday.
And while Boba Fett's story isn't over,
fans want to know whether there'll be a series two.
For that answer and more,
let's cross now to the home of the Daimyo of Tatooine himself
Temuera Morrison,
live and direct from Rotorua.
Cousin Boba,
tēnā koe, how are you?
Ngāti Pūkakī I'm doing great!
Tēnā koe,
how did you get to play Boba Fett
and what is
"The Book of Boba Fett" about?
Firstly, I'm very fortunate!
In the year 2000,
I played the role of Jango Fett,
Boba's father.
That was in Attack of the Clones.
So I'm Jango's clone.
That's why both Jango and Boba have this beautiful face
from Te Koutu.
That's why I was cast to play Boba.
Secondly,
Boba is one of the most iconic and mysterious Star Wars characters.
One of his biggest feats is that he captured Han Solo.
But this series is about what happened to this bounty hunter
after he came out of the Sarlacc.
Who took him in?
Who looked after him and protected him?
They were the Tusken Raiders.
It also fills the gaps in Boba's story.
Cuz, to be honest with you,
I watched the series from the beginning to the end
this Tuesday gone.
I waited patiently to watch the seventh episode,
so my question is;
The first series just finished on Disney+,
so will there be a series two?
Yes well...
that's what we're hoping.
If the fans enjoy the series,
then we hope they'll be a new series.
It's a big if.
Maybe they'll be a second,
third, fourth,
or maybe it'll never finish.
Cuz, we both know we're not getting any younger
and this role looks like it was quite physical.
So what's your secret
and how are you getting through all that?
How did you get in shape?
Yes...
...you're right I'm in great shape!
So before filming,
I went to see our good friend Mike Sykes at his gym,
to get my heart pumping.
But cousin I'm telling you,
it's all because my taiaha strikes are good.
It's because my taiaha defence is good.
It's because I can still move like a taiaha fighter.
It's because I practiced with Te Awahou.
I still have my kapa skills.
In fact,
it's kapa haka that keeps me fit.
It's why I've still got the magic
inherited from Tamatekapua!
Aroha mai cuz!
Aroha mai!
All good!
At the end of the day,
I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.
This is Temuera Morrison,
signing off for Te Karere.
Wow!
Yes, I saw you using the staff gifted to you by the Sand People,
knowing that you could use it like a taiaha.
And I saw you doing that during the series Temuera.
So thanks for coming on the show.
I have one more question for you
because you went to Mike Sykes boxing gym.
There's a big UFC fight coming up this weekend.
The "Boy from Rotorua" Israel Adesanya
versus the Māori Aussie,
Robert Whittaker.
Tell me cousin,
who do you think will win?
Who do you think will win?
You call it!
Adesanya, hands down!
He grew up in Rotorua.
Guaranteed win.
What do you think?
You're right!
You're right. We agree. That's us.
In the first fight I was backing the Māori Aussie,
but this time, I'm with Adesanya.
He's on a higher level.
That's us, we're agreed then.
Thank you again cousin Temuera,
for taking the time to be with us on Te Karere,
broadcasting to the whole nation.
It's been great.
I'm proud of you and what you're on doing.
Tēnā koe, till next time chief!