The “Star Wars” Galaxy will get just a little bit bigger subsequent 12 months with two new Disney+ exhibits on the way in which: “Ahsoka” and “Skeleton Crew” (each on our Anticipated 2023 TV list). And of the 2, “Ashoka” takes the crown as essentially the most anticipated “Star Wars” venture that isn’t “The Mandalorian” Season 3. So, why a lot hype? Well, Rosario Dawson returns to play the previous Jedi Padawan, however one other huge motive is that a number of characters from the animated collection “Star Wars: Rebels” will be a part of the collection. That’s proper, live-action debuts for the likes of Ezra Bridger, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and extra.
And ‘Rebels’ chief and pilot Hera Syndulla will present up in “Ahsoka,” too. After months of hypothesis, Bespin Bulletin, who’ve fairly stable ‘Star Wars’ sources, confirms that Mary Elizabeth Winstead will play the Rebellion chief. Winstead’s casting information for the collection broke final January, however her function in “Ahsoka” remained unknown. However, after a short glimpse of Syndulla in a teaser for “Ahsoka” at Star Wars Celebration this previous May, followers theorized Winstead is perhaps enjoying her. Now, it appears to be official: Winstead certainly performs the fan-favorite “Star Wars: Rebel” character.
Other confirmed roles on “Ahsoka” embody Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (probably in flashbacks with a youthful Ahsoka), Nastasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, and Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger. Other actors on the present embody Ivanna Sakhno, Lars Mikkelsen, and Ray Stevenson. Dave Filoni writes the collection and likewise directs a number of episodes.
There’s no official premiere date but for “Ahsoka” subsequent 12 months. However, Disney did embody footage from the collection of their Disney+ 2023 promotional video from earlier this week, so it’s coming, most likely after “The Mandalorian” Season 3 on March 1. Watch the Disney+ promotional video for subsequent 12 months beneath.