Lucasfilm has released the long-awaited first trailer for Ahsoka, which will premiere on Disney+ in August 2023, to celebrate Star Wars 2023. As the title suggests, it will be dedicated to Ahsoka Tano, a Padawan trained by Anakin Skywalker who fought alongside him during the Clone Wars.
The character transitioned from the animated series to action when Ahsoka Tano appeared in the second season of The Mandalorian. She is played by Rosario Dawson. The idea was to introduce him there and work on his own spin-off.
Ahsoka will also be the debut of a few other very famous animated characters. One of the most anticipated is Sabina Wren, a Mandalorian played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo. She appears briefly in the trailer. We expect to see the return of Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger.
Who is Ahsoka Tano?
Ahsoka Tano is an iconic character in the Star Wars universe. Since her first appearance in The Clone Wars in 2008, Ahsoka has captivated fans with her bravery, resourcefulness, and perseverance. Over the years, the character has evolved and continued to fight for the cause of justice in the galaxy.
Ahsoka Tano is a Togruta, an alien who has distinctive features such as a rusty head and two stripes on her face. She was born on the planet Shili and trained as a Jedi Padawan by Obi-Wan Kenobi. She was then assigned as an apprentice to Anakin Skywalker, the legendary Jedi Knight who later became Darth Vader.
She had a prominent role in The Clone Wars, which, as its title suggests, was set during the Clone Wars. Throughout the series, Ahsoka Tano has proven herself to be a skilled and courageous leader. She also had to deal with the loss of her mentor, Jedi Knight Pong Krell, who became a traitor and was arrested by her and her team.
As the series progressed, Ahsoka Tano grew in confidence and ability, proving her mettle on multiple occasions. She also had to deal with difficult situations, such as being falsely accused of carrying out a terrorist attack on the Jedi Temple. Despite the hardships, Ahsoka has always maintained her spirit and dedication to the cause of justice.
Ahsoka Tano has also appeared in other Star Wars productions such as Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and briefly in Boba Fett’s book. In the first, she became something of a mentor to protagonist Ezra Bridger.
In The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano appears in the fifth episode of the series’ second season. She aided the main character, Din Djarin, in his search for a Jedi who could teach Grog about the light side of the Force.
The announcement of the Ahsoka Tano series has generated a lot of excitement and anticipation among Star Wars fans who have followed the character’s development since her debut in 2008. The series could have delved deeper into Ahsoka’s past and her relationship. with the Jedi and the Force.
Ahsoka will premiere next August on Disney+, and like Boba Fett’s book, it happens around the same time as The Mandalorian.
