Yes, that rumor surfaced early last year. Amazing they’ve kept it under wraps this long if it’s true. Might even set the stage for the Hutts to play a role in Episode IX.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a trilogy without a Hutt?
That’s like saying wouldn’t it be nice if there were no Wookiees? Jabba wasn’t in the prequels much. 😉
Doesn’t it make sense that crime families like the Hutts would profit greatly from the current turmoil in the galaxy? The Empire didn’t seem to care much about the criminal element so long as it didn’t interfere with their plans.