Following the immense success of
The Mandalorian
on Disney+, Lucasfilm is preparing to increase its presence on the service with a number of
Star Wars
live-action series. Among standalone series like
Obi-Wan Kenobi
,
Lando
, and
Andor
comes a whole range of stories in the post-
Return of the Jedi
era of
The Mandalorian
.
The Book of Boba Fett
,
Ahsoka
, and
Rangers of the Republic
will spin out of the existing series
, with the latter
currently figuring out a new path after firing its former lead Gina Carano
. The
Boba Fett series will be the first to debut this December
following the character’s cliffhanger moment in the concluding moments of
The Mandalorian
Season two finale.
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Ahsoka
will star the iconic
The Clone Wars
Jedi in her own series, following on from past appearances in
The Mandalorian
Season two and
Star Wars: Rebels
.
With Rosario Dawson already cast in the lead role, the series is
currently casting its side characters in preparation to shoot
later this year.
AHSOKA REVEALS CASTING DETAILS AND SYNOPSIS
Star Wars
In a post on his
Patreon
, popular scooper DanielRPK shared details on the production of the
Ahsoka
Disney+ series, including a synopsis and the casting of two major roles.
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The leak reveals the upcoming
The Mandalorian
spin-off casting for the character of Boka, a 20 to 35-year-old male with a youthful appearance. He is described as being strong-minded and independent with leadership qualities. Lucasfilm is specifically looking for Middle Eastern, African, Pacific Islander, Black, Mixed Ethnicity, or Caribbean actors for the supporting role.
Additionally, the post said that the Disney+ production is searching for a 40 to 60-year-old male of any ethnicity to portray Morai. The casting call notes a preference for accents in whoever takes on the volatile and complex role with a shady nature.
While unconfirmed, it’s likely these two roles have been hidden behind fake names and are for the live-action debuts of
Rebels
’ star Ezra Bridger and villain Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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Lastly, as is standard for the world of
Star Wars
, Ahsoka is looking for soldier actors between the ages of 20 to 60 with no preference for ethnicity or gender. These actors will be covered with face masks, likely suggesting these soldiers will wear helmets as Stormtroopers.
The Rosario Dawson-led series will take Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan on
“the hunt for the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn”
as she tries to find
“the missing Ezra Bridger:"
“Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) is on the hunt for the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn in the hope it will help her locate the missing Ezra Bridger, the young Jedi that disappeared with Thrawn many years ago.”
An official shooting date for the Disney+ adventure is yet to be set, however, production begins in 2021, likely suggesting a 2022 premiere.
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EZRA AND THRAWN MAKE THEIR LIVE-ACTION DEBUTS
The finale of
Star Wars: Rebels
sent Ahsoka Tano and Mandalorian warrior Sabine on the hunt for Ezra Bridger, who was last shown jumping into hyperspace with the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn. “The Jedi” episode of
The Mandalorian
revealed Ahsoka was still very much on the hunt for Ezra and Thrawn when she met up with Din Djarin and Grogu.
The two illusive characters’ only canon appearances are in the
Star Wars: Rebels
animated series, meaning this will act as a live-action debut for both.
Aladdin
star Mena Massoud has recently teased his interest in the role of Ezra
, a character he bears a clear resemblance to, thus making him a popular choice among fans.
Benedict Cumberbatch has been a fan cast for the live-action Thrawn for some time, however,
the actor recently shut down the speculation, revealing he isn’t interested in taking on the role
. Other popular casting suggestions have included
Harry Potter
’s Jason Issacs and even the character’s
Rebels
voice actor Lars Mikkelsen.
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Both
The Mandalorian
and the Marvel Disney+ series’ have shown the studio’s willingness to cash out for major actors in its blockbuster sagas, so it’s likely that top talent will be booked for these key parts.
There has been discussion of an
animated sequel to
Star Wars: Rebels
for some time now
, however, the plot description of
Ahsoka
seems to indicate
the story will instead take the live-action route
.
Ahsoka
has yet to set an official release date, but with shooting slated to begin this year, a 2022 debut is extremely likely.
ADVERTISEMENT
Following the immense success of
The Mandalorian
on Disney+, Lucasfilm is preparing to increase its presence on the service with a number of
Star Wars
live-action series. Among standalone series like
Obi-Wan Kenobi
,
Lando
, and
Andor
comes a whole range of stories in the post-
Return of the Jedi
era of
The Mandalorian
.
The Book of Boba Fett
,
Ahsoka
, and
Rangers of the Republic
will spin out of the existing series
, with the latter
currently figuring out a new path after firing its former lead Gina Carano
. The
Boba Fett series will be the first to debut this December
following the character’s cliffhanger moment in the concluding moments of
The Mandalorian
Season two finale.
ADVERTISEMENT
Ahsoka
will star the iconic
The Clone Wars
Jedi in her own series, following on from past appearances in
The Mandalorian
Season two and
Star Wars: Rebels
.
With Rosario Dawson already cast in the lead role, the series is
currently casting its side characters in preparation to shoot
later this year.
AHSOKA REVEALS CASTING DETAILS AND SYNOPSIS
In a post on his
Patreon
, popular scooper DanielRPK shared details on the production of the
Ahsoka
Disney+ series, including a synopsis and the casting of two major roles.
The leak reveals the upcoming
The Mandalorian
spin-off casting for the character of Boka, a 20 to 35-year-old male with a youthful appearance. He is described as being strong-minded and independent with leadership qualities. Lucasfilm is specifically looking for Middle Eastern, African, Pacific Islander, Black, Mixed Ethnicity, or Caribbean actors for the supporting role.
Additionally, the post said that the Disney+ production is searching for a 40 to 60-year-old male of any ethnicity to portray Morai. The casting call notes a preference for accents in whoever takes on the volatile and complex role with a shady nature.
While unconfirmed, it’s likely these two roles have been hidden behind fake names and are for the live-action debuts of
Rebels
’ star Ezra Bridger and villain Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Lastly, as is standard for the world of
Star Wars
, Ahsoka is looking for soldier actors between the ages of 20 to 60 with no preference for ethnicity or gender. These actors will be covered with face masks, likely suggesting these soldiers will wear helmets as Stormtroopers.
The Rosario Dawson-led series will take Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan on
“the hunt for the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn”
as she tries to find
“the missing Ezra Bridger:"
An official shooting date for the Disney+ adventure is yet to be set, however, production begins in 2021, likely suggesting a 2022 premiere.
“Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) is on the hunt for the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn in the hope it will help her locate the missing Ezra Bridger, the young Jedi that disappeared with Thrawn many years ago.”
EZRA AND THRAWN MAKE THEIR LIVE-ACTION DEBUTS
The finale of
Star Wars: Rebels
sent Ahsoka Tano and Mandalorian warrior Sabine on the hunt for Ezra Bridger, who was last shown jumping into hyperspace with the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn. “The Jedi” episode of
The Mandalorian
revealed Ahsoka was still very much on the hunt for Ezra and Thrawn when she met up with Din Djarin and Grogu.
The two illusive characters’ only canon appearances are in the
Star Wars: Rebels
animated series, meaning this will act as a live-action debut for both.
Aladdin
star Mena Massoud has recently teased his interest in the role of Ezra
, a character he bears a clear resemblance to, thus making him a popular choice among fans.
Benedict Cumberbatch has been a fan cast for the live-action Thrawn for some time, however,
the actor recently shut down the speculation, revealing he isn’t interested in taking on the role
. Other popular casting suggestions have included
Harry Potter
’s Jason Issacs and even the character’s
Rebels
voice actor Lars Mikkelsen.
Both
The Mandalorian
and the Marvel Disney+ series’ have shown the studio’s willingness to cash out for major actors in its blockbuster sagas, so it’s likely that top talent will be booked for these key parts.
There has been discussion of an
animated sequel to
Star Wars: Rebels
for some time now
, however, the plot description of
Ahsoka
seems to indicate
the story will instead take the live-action route
.
Ahsoka
has yet to set an official release date, but with shooting slated to begin this year, a 2022 debut is extremely likely.