The clone wars disney rosario dawson will guest star as ahsoka tano in the mandalorian season 2, marking the liveaction debut of the beloved star wars character. With jj abrams inserting around 8 new characters for star wars episode 9, many are eager to know who we can expect to see in this movie. Ahsoka tano is the padawan learner of anakin skywalker, and a hero of the clone wars. Apr 04, 2018 ahsoka became a part of the star wars universe in the canonical animated dual series the clone wars and rebels. Ahsoka tano returns in the new trailer for the final season of star wars. According to film, daredevil star rosario dawson will appear as ahsoka tano in star wars. All the clues that a liveaction ahsoka tano movie is. The mandalorian has picked rosario dawson to play ahsoka tano.
Ahsoka is a fan favorite star wars character that debuted in the 2008 animated film star wars. How princess mononoke inspired ahsoka tano learn how a miyazaki classic influenced the clone wars supervising director dave filoni and the creation of a new star wars icon. She believes in the republic and bravely fights alongside clone troopers to defeat the separatist army, wielding two lightsabers. A star wars story, the playbook is pretty open now to explore other stories from the star wars universe.
This will be the characters first appearance in live action, after debuting in the animated series star wars. Though we already know what ahsoka s story continues in star wars rebels and in other star wars stories, this pivotal section of snips life is still blank. Mar 23, 2020 tano, as voiced by ashley eckstein, debuted in the theatrical release of star wars. Clone wars, fan favorite jedi ahsoka tano has returned to the.
Since we know that ahsoka is alive and ahsoka returns in star wars rebels season 4. It was the first film in the star wars film series to be all cgi animated. Since clone wars release in 2008, ahsoka tano ashley eckstein overcame some chilly reception and. Ahsoka tano is a major character in the epic opera sciencefiction franchise star wars. The mandalorian season 2 casts rosario dawson as ahsoka tano.
Introduced as the padawan apprentice of anakin skywalker, she is a protagonist of the 2008 animated film star wars. Mar 19, 2020 ahsoka tano is about to make her triumphant return to star wars. Mar 20, 2020 rosario dawson joins the mandalorian season 2 as ahsoka tano. Attack of the clones, while also detailing why george lucas wanted to. Ahsokas experiences could be their experiences, and as she grew up, so did they. Mar 20, 2020 rosario dawson will guest star as ahsoka tano in the mandalorian season 2, marking the liveaction debut of the beloved star wars character. The rise of skywalker confirms a major star wars death and. While her character initially had mixed reception by critics and fans, shes garnered a big following since, and shes become one of the more beloved characters from the animated star wars series. Her reappearance in the disneyxd series star wars rebels. A togruta female, tano was discovered on her homeworld of shili by jedi master. Ahsoka tano is a character in the star wars franchise. Shes a different kind of star wars character ahsoka tano first appeared in the clone wars film that preceded the tv series, where she meets anakin for the first time.
Ahsoka tano, nicknamed snips by her master and known as ashla after the. Ahsoka was introduced in the 2008 animated movie star wars. Ahsoka tano voiced by ashley eckstein is one of the primary protagonists of the star wars. Ahsoka tano is a character who first appeared as the deuteragonist in the 2008 animated feature film, star wars. The rise of skywalker leak has finally revealed whether fans can expect to see ahsoka tano in the film or not. We got this covered has heard that lucasfilm want ahsoka tano in a future star wars movie or, failing that, a liveaction show on disney plus. Ahsoka tano is the best character in star wars nerdist. Tano is anakin skywalkers apprentice and one of the central characters in the popular. The character was cocreated by dave filoni a producer. In the first show, she was introduced as anakins apprentice during the war, and. Often playing the antagonist, ashley played muffy, the popular nemesis on thats so raven. With lucasfilm about to plot out the next standalone films, ahsoka.
Yes, disney and lucasfilm are going to make more saga movies, but given the success of rogue one. She is the deuteragonist in the 2008 animated feature film star wars. Amongst these voices rey hears is that of ahsoka tano, voiced by ashley eckstein, the same actress who plays the character in the clone wars and rebels. The rumor comes from we got this covered who state, feige is considering ahsoka tano for his recently announced star wars film. The future of the star wars movie universe is big, bright and wide. While ahsoka s missions with padme on clone wars totally pass the bechdel test and as a female character in the star wars universe, she is rarely done dirty, her fans still deserve more time with.
Star wars fans havent seen much of the fanfavorite character ahsoka tano lately, but thats about to change this week because shes coming back to star wars. The rise of skywalker set to hit theaters on december. For the purposes of this list, were excluding darth vader and kylo ren, because youve already thought about those. Ahsoka tano, nicknamed snips by her master and known as ashla after the clone wars, was a jedi padawan who, after the conflict, helped establish a network of various rebel cells against the galactic empire. Ahsoka has since appeared in comics, her own novel, video games, and even a voice rey hears at the end of star wars. Rosario dawson has reportedly been cast as ahsoka tano in the.
The clone wars, as the tritagonist in its following tv series from 200814, and again in 2020, and a major recurring protagonist in star wars rebels. According to slash film, sin city and daredevils rosario dawson is playing the liveaction version of ahsoka tano, a main character from animated series star wars. She also has three siblings, michael, tara and taylor. And in the middle, theres ahsoka tano, one of the most complex characters in star wars.
Filoni, known best in a galaxy far, far away as the creative. According to indiewire, actor rosario dawson will play ahsoka tano in season 2 of hit disney series the mandalorian if you are an absolute animation junky like i am, you may remember ahsokas. Mar 27, 2020 from the moment ahsoka tano stepped out of the ship in the star wars. Besides acting, ashley loves to design and make clothes. Oct 25, 2019 a new rumor indicates that kevin feige wants brie larson to play ahsoka tano in an upcoming liveaction star wars film. A togruta female, tano was discovered on her homeworld of shili by jedi master plo koon. Watch this star wars fans saw rosario dawson talk about her hopes of playing iconic jedi padawan ahsoka tano on good morning. Lucasfilm hoping to include ahsoka tano in a future star. Over the years, ahsoka has developed into a truly tremendous character, and one of. Attack of the clones, while also detailing why george lucas wanted to introduce the. Who is ahsoka in star wars what ahsoka tanos return means. According to slashfilm, rosario dawson has been cast as the character. Shes fought the most dangerous villains like darth maul and darth vader and has stood up to many more. The clone wars, and the wait has been more than worth it.
The first star wars fan film in the world to show ahsoka in live action. Mar 20, 2020 star wars fanfavorite ahsoka tano is finally making the jump to liveaction. Ahsoka tano, nicknamed snips by her master and known as ashla after the clone wars, was a former jedi padawan who, after the conflict, helped establish a network of various rebel cells against the galactic empire. Just because rey heard ahsoka tanos voice mixed in with a bunch of dead jedi in star wars.
The clone wars character ahsoka tano was almost retconned. Its no secret that ahsoka tano has one of the best arcs in star wars canon. Discovered by the jedi at an early age, ahsoka became a brave and gifted warrior through the guidance of her master. From ahsoka tano s solo series to an epic old republic throwback, we explore seven theories about the plot of leslye headlands new star wars series.
Rosario dawson to portray ahsoka tano in the mandalorian. Ahsoka tano cast for the mandalorian rosario dawsom. And if you want to know more about anakin skywalkers old padawan, then heres the untold truth. Rosario dawson is ahsoka tano in the mandalorian season 2. Arriving first in the clone wars film, her journey unfolded in. Rosario dawson will play fanfavorite ahsoka tano in the. The clone wars animated film, she captured our attention and our hearts. In star wars canon, being a jedi isnt compulsory, and you can totally quit if you want, too. Rosario dawson wants to play ahsoka tano in a star wars movie. Feb 25, 2017 back in 2008, eckstein first joined the star wars universe as the main voice of ahsoka tano in the clone wars. Apr 21, 2017 the official star wars twitter account has started following roasario dawson after all of this and hopefully we see ahsoka in a future star wars film. The clone wars, a 2008 animated film that eventually turned into a fiveseason series on cartoon network. Dave filoni may have just given star wars fans, specifically those who love ahsoka tano, a little holiday gift in the form of hope.
An ahsoka tano storyline would be the best choice for a star. The read more that said, rumors had been percolating about dawson as tano for a few weeks s o it. Spoilers for the series finale of star wars rebels with the last scene of the star wars rebels series finale teasing a new mission for sabine alongside a familiar face, the biggest question for fans is when ahsoka tano will return. Of all the characters to emerge from the star wars animated series, none has resonated more than ahsoka tano. The character was cocreated by dave filoni a producer, writer, and director on the mandalorian and geroge. Ahsoka is one of the most dynamic characters but has only appeared. Ahsoka tanos true fate in star wars 9 teased by dave filoni. The clone wars has a fan favorite returning in one of its most promising story arcs. This is something fans of anakin skywalkers former. Ahsoka quickly adapted to life with anakin skywalker and obiwan kenobi as well as all the chaos that comes with it. The clone wars showrunner dave filoni has revealed that ahsoka tano was nearly retconned into star wars. The clone wars and the subsequent television series. Ashley was born in louisville, kentucky but was raised in orlando, florida.
The mandalorian, a major casting report revealed fanfavorite character ahsoka tano will appear in season 2 of the series with. While its just hearsay, the idea of a movie revolving around ahsoka would hit all the points and make a great star wars film. Ahsoka tanos muchanticipated big screen debut finally happens in star wars. The final season of the clone wars is giving something fans of star wars animated sector arent fully used to having. She was first introduced in the clone wars film as the apprentice of anakin skywalker, an apprenticeship not established or mentioned in star wars episode iii. Rosario dawson to play ahsoka tano in han solo movie.
Just hours after ahsoka tano returned to the small screen in the final season of the clone wars, variety confirmed one of the biggest star wars rumors circulating the internet. Kevin feige wants brie larson to play ahsoka tano in. The character of ahsoka tano may possibly be in the running to make her liveaction debut in a star wars movie. After initially giving an emotional farewell back in season five of star wars. An ahsoka tano storyline would be the best choice for a. Ahsoka tano will be making her liveaction debut in a galaxy far, far away in the mandalorian season 2.
Were diving into the latest news and rumors surrounding ahsoka tano and possible star wars spinoff movie or animated tv miniseries dedicated to her. Mar 20, 2020 the briarpatch star has been cast in the guest starring role of ahsoka tano, variety has confirmed. Mar 20, 2020 its finally happening, star wars fans. Other than ahsoka tano, here are six times folks quit being jedi. Rosario dawson will play ahsoka in the liveaction series the mandalorian. Ahsoka tanos death confirmed by rise of skywalker cameo. Oct 29, 2019 while its just hearsay, the idea of a movie revolving around ahsoka would hit all the points and make a great star wars film. Lucasfilm plan to have ahsoka tano in a star wars movie.
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