The new Disney+ Star Wars series features some familiar faces and newcomers to the franchise.
Here’s everything to know about theAhsokacast and their characters.
In 2022, Dawson returned to herClerksrole, playing Becky in the series' third film.
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She can also be seen this summer starring in Disney’s hair-raising ensemble comedyHaunted Mansion.
Long before she helmed the first female-ledStar Warsshow, Dawson was a fan ofThe Clone Wars.
Soon after, her dream became a reality when she was cast inThe Mandalorian.
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“I was literally doing jumping jacks,“Dawson told EWin June about being dressed up in character.
She’s a little bit… hyped fangirl.'”
But showrunner Filoni has no regrets about casting Dawson to play Ahsoka in the flesh.
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“I was very fortunate,” he said on a recent episode ofEW’sStar WarspodcastDagobah Dispatch.
I was like, you know, this is going to work.
It really was as simple as that.”
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Bordizzo is new to theStar Warsfranchise, stepping into the shoes of Tiya Sircar, who played Sabine inRebels.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Bordizzo started her career as a model before transitioning into acting.
Bordizzo told EW’sDagobah Dispatchpodcastthat she dedicated herself to learning all about her character’s journey inRebels.
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“It was awesome as an actor to have that.
But then live-action is so different.
Fanslearned from theAhsokatrailerthat Sabine spent her time since the events ofRebelstraining under Ahsoka to become a Jedi.
Eman Esfandi will be playing Ezra Bridger in ‘Ahsoka.'.Mike Jordan/Getty Images; Disney XD via Getty Images
“Sabine’s been through a lot and she’s still a stubborn cookie,” Bordizzo said.
She’s only thinking about the obligation she has towards her friend.
She’s got that mission in mind, not her hero status.
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InAhsoka, Winstead is playing a role originated by Vanessa Marshall in the animated series.
Winstead began her acting career on the NBC daytime soapPassionsin 1999.
Winstead reports that her husband was thrilled to have her join theStar Warsfamily as well.
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“He was just so happy and excited for me,“Winstead told EW.
“He really was.
It’s just such a special thing.'”
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Mikkelsen voiced the character inRebels’last two seasons, setting devious traps for theGhostcrew.
Now, with the Empire in scattered remnants, he may be even more dangerous.
“[Thrawn’s] a top strategist,“Mikkelsen said.
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“He’s always seven paces ahead of anybody else.
And ruthless, of course.
But only when it’s needed, actually.
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I think he thrives also with the creativity of the surroundings.
I mean, he’s not using people in a bad way.
He’s using their creativity to reach his goals.”
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Born in Laredo, Texas, Esfandi is a relative newcomer to both acting and singing.
He released his first rap EP under the name DragonWulf during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
His two latest EPs,La Vie En VertandLa Sagrada Familia,were released in May 2023.
The actor credits his role inAhsokato manifesting his desires through his music.
“And that’s when I bookedStar Wars.It doesn’t get more obvious that these concepts work.
You live in the end, adopt the feeling of your wish fulfilled and stay true to that.”
Sadly, Stevensondied in May 2023.
Additionally, Sakhno has appeared in the TV seriesHigh Fidelity(2020) andThe Reunion(2022).
In a surprise twist, Tennant will bereturning as the Fourteenth Doctorin the show’s upcoming 60th anniversary specials.
O’Reilly is an Irish actress who was raised in Adelaide, Australia.
Now, she’ll return as Mon Mothma inAhsoka.
She did stunts for the 2015 filmSpyand theAlita: Battle Angel(2019), among others.
Her filmThe Senseiwas released in 2008.
