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One of the beloved characters within the Star Wars universe is lastly getting their very own live-action tv present. Ahsoka, that includes Anakin Skywalker’s former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, is coming to Disney+. The character Ahsoka was launched within the Stars Wars: The Clone Wars animated collection. She not too long ago made her live-action debut in The Mandalorian.

Lucasfilm is producing Ahsoka, an action-adventure, drama, science fiction collection. The collection may even characteristic the live-action debut of Ezra Bridger from Star Wars Rebels. HollywoodLife has rounded up all the things it is advisable to know concerning the highly-anticipated present, together with the discharge date, solid, and extra.

Who Is Within the Forged for the Ahsoka Sequence?

There are the solid members confirmed to be starring in Ahsoka:

• Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano. Rosario debuted the function in season two of The Mandalorian and returned for an episode of The E-book of Boba Fett. Her casting in Ahsoka was confirmed in December 2020, when the collection was introduced. Ahsoka was voiced by Ashley Eckstein in The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. The latter collection takes place after Revenge of the Sith, when the Jedi are on the run from the Galactic Empire.
• Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren. Natasha is greatest recognized for enjoying Helena in Netflix’s The Society. She was formally solid Ahsoka in November 2021. Her character Sabine is launched in Star Wars Rebels as a younger Mandalorian warrior, Imperial Academy dropout, and a former bounty hunter. She is an ally to Ahsoka.
• Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Hayden was formally solid in Ahsoka in October 2021. He simply reprised his function as Anakin/Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Anakin was Ahsoka’s Jedi Mentor earlier than he turned to the Darkish Aspect in Revenge of the Sith.
• Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, the protagonist of Star Wars Rebels. Ezra is an orphaned road urchin and con artist who joins the Insurgent Alliance of their combat towards evil. Ezra went lacking after sacrificing himself to defeat Grand Admiral Thrawn. Taylor Grey voices Ezra in Rebels.

Extra confirmed solid members embrace Ivanna Sakhno (The Spy Who Dumped Me) and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Fargo) whose roles are undisclosed. Mary Elizabeth is married to Ewan McGregor, who performs Obi-Wan within the Star Wars universe. Ray Stevenson has been solid as a villainous admiral. Ray voiced the character Gar Saxon in The Clone Wars and Rebels. The Rebels characters Hera Syndulla and Chopper are additionally set to seem in Ahsoka. Hera is a Twi’lek from the planet Ryoloth. Chopper is an astromech droid owned by Hera. Grand Admiral Thrawn can be rumored to be showing. He’s an Imperial navy chief who Ahsoka is searching in The E-book of Boba Fett.

When Will the Ahsoka Sequence Air?

Ahsoka will premiere on Disney+ in 2023. An actual launch date has but to be introduced. It’s anticipated to premiere after season 3 of The Mandalorian which kicks off in Feb. 2023. Ahsoka was first introduced in December 2020 alongside The E-book of Boba Fett as spinoffs to The Mandalorian.

Who’re the Creators?

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are the creators of Ahsoka. They’re additionally government producers with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. Dave is writing the collection and can be confirmed to be directing a number of episodes, together with the premiere. Peter Ramsey, who directed the Sony animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, may even be directing a minimum of one episode of Ahsoka, in accordance with The Hollywood Reporter. In a Could 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, Dave described Ahsoka as “a steady story.” He went on to say, “It’s undoubtedly driving towards a aim, in my thoughts, versus being little singular adventures. That’s what I would like the character to be doing, and I believe that’s what followers need now. They’ve such a relationship along with her. I’ve solely not too long ago began to grasp that every one these children that watched Clone Wars at the moment are so much older—they’re very enthusiastic about all of the issues they grew up with, as they need to be.”

Ahsoka, a brand new Authentic Sequence, starring @RosarioDawson and set throughout the timeline of @TheMandalorian, is coming to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/jD8byvNvDP

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Is There Any Footage So Far?

Ahsoka started filming on Could 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. At Star Wars Celebration on Could 26, Dave and Jon appeared in particular person to advertise the present, whereas Rosario appeared by way of video in her Ahsoka costume. The primary footage from the present was shared at Star Wars Celebration and it reportedly featured Ahsoka, Sabine, and Hera. The next month, Rosario shared a behind-the-scenes video of her personal shadow whereas in costume on the set. “Completely satisfied Summer season Solstice,” she wrote.

What Will the Sequence Be About?

The official longline for Ahsoka, courtesy of Lucasfilm, reads, “After making her lengthy awaited live-action debut in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano’s story, written by Dave Filoni, will proceed in a restricted collection starring Rosario Dawson and government produced by Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau.” The collection is anticipated to comply with Ahsoka monitoring down Imperial Grand Admiral Thrawn, in addition to her pal Ezra Bridger.

What Timeline is the Ahsoka Present?

Ahsoka is ready in the identical timeline as The Mandalorian and The E-book of Boba Fett. All three exhibits happen after Return of the Jedi, however earlier than the First Order is ruling the galaxy in The Pressure Awakens. The upcoming collection Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will happen on this identical timeframe. The present is reported to be a “coming of-age journey movie” starring Jude Law, set for launch in 2023.

What to Watch Whereas You Wait

If you wish to meet Ahsoka from the start, watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars, each the animated movie after which the seven-season animated collection. Ahsoka additionally seems in Star Wars Rebels, which is vital since a few of these characters will likely be in Ahsoka. Then, followers can see Ahsoka’s live-action debut (performed by Rosario Dawson) within the fifth episode of The Mandalorian season 2, adopted by the sixth episode of The E-book of Boba Fett. These titles are all accessible to stream on Disney+.