At today’sAhsokapanel duringStar WarsCelebration Europe, new details about the exciting upcoming Disney+ series were revealed, and it included the return of a very special name - and a big one at that.
It was announced thatDavid Tennantwould be returning to the role of Huyang, the Droid Master. Huyang first appeared inStar Warsin an arc of episodes fromThe Clone Wars,during which Yoda and Ahsoka Tano lead a group of Jedi younglings to the icy planet of Ilum. It was there that the younglings would have to overcome their fears and avoid the dark side to find the kyber crystal that would fit their lightsaber construction at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. When they returned to their ship which would bring them back to Coruscant, they were taught lessons in lightsaber construction by a centuries old droid named Huyang.
Tennant’s return to the franchise is exciting news and hints at a very intriguing plotline for both the character, and the show itself as it builds to what looks like an adaptation ofHeir to the EmpireinDave Filoni’s upcoming film feature.
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Rosario Dawsonstars as Ahsoka Tano in the limited series after the character made her live-action debut inThe Mandalorian.Ahsokaiwill continue the character’s story arc which began when she joined forces withPedro Pascal’s Din Djarin during the second season of that show. Joining Dawson isNatasha Liu Bordizzoas Sabine WrenandHayden Christensenas Anakin Skywalker, along withMary Elizabeth Winstead.The limited series is written byDave Filoni,who is executive producing along withJon FavreauandKathleen Kennedy.
Where Do You Know Ahsoka From?
As is already established,Ahsoka Tano actually left the Jedi Order in its waning years, having been a victim of a conspiracy which was depicted inThe Clone Warsanimated series. It’s unknown how much she continued her Jedi training in the years that followed, and she was never knighted nor reached the rank of master, remaining a Padawan by doing so. However, having seen her appear inStar Wars RebelsandThe Book of Boba Fett- where she worked withMark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker - it’s a safe bet she still follows the way of the Jedi
The first trailer forAhsokawas released yesterday, and showcased the exciting action fans can expect when the series premieres onDisney+ in August2023. Check out the teaser trailer forAhsokadown below.
