Disney Plus continues to expand the Star Wars universe and its newest addition is a big one. The much-anticipated second trailer for Ahsoka has finally been released, revealing the live-action adaptation of the iconic character Grand Admiral Thrawn, brought to life by actor Lars Mikkelsen.
Lars Mikkelsen is no stranger to the world of Star Wars. The accomplished Danish actor previously lent his voice to the cunning and strategic character in the animated series Star Wars Rebels. His interpretation was lauded for encapsulating Thrawn’s icy demeanor and intellect, but now, Star Wars fans will see this depiction in a new light. Check out the trailer below, along with a poster featuring Ahsoka.
The new series, part of Disney’s expansion of the Star Wars universe, will delve deeper into Ahsoka Tano’s story, particularly her adventures post-Rebels. The sneak peek suggests a darker, more mysterious atmosphere, further heightened by the presence of Lars Mikkelsen’s Thrawn.
An alien military strategist and tactician from the planet Csilla, Thrawn was first introduced in Timothy Zahn’s 1991 novel Heir to the Empire. He quickly became a fan-favorite character and his popularity only grew with subsequent appearances in novels, comic books, and animated series like Star Wars Rebels.
Who is working on the Ahsoka Tano series?
Ahsoka is being developed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. The latter co-created Ahsoka alongside George Lucas, with the heroine making her first appearance in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The cast of the Ahsoka Tano series includes Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader. Ivanna Sakhno and Ray Stevenson round out the cast.
Ahsoka debuts in August 2023 on Disney Plus. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the Star Wars universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
