In theStar Wars Rebels Season 1finale,Fire Across the Galaxy, many fans were shocked to seeStar Wars: The Clone WarscharacterAhsoka Tano(Ashley Eckstein) make a surprise appearance. Ahsoka will be a regular fixture inSeason 2ofStar Wars Rebels, along with a few fan-favorite clones as well, as you may see in a new preview for the upcoming episodes. Executive producerDave Filonitalks at length about the grizzled soldiers that Ahsoka Tano sent the Ghost crew to look for and who will eventually come into conflict with Kanan – the fugitive Jedi who watched so many of his friends die at the hands of clone troopers during Order 66.
Clone troopers were first introduced inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clonesas highly-skilled combatants that followed any order without questioning its morality. But that has slowly changed over the years, most notably with the character of Captain Rex inStar Wars: The Clone Wars. Now everyone’s favorite clone is set to make his debut inStar Wars Rebels, and alongside him are two more Republic veterans who also don’t exactly see eye-to-eye with the Empire, Captain Gregor and Commander Wolfe.
In Star Wars Rebels Season 2, past lives will be revealed and the destiny of our heroes will be changed forever. The transformative new season resumes with Imperial oppression on Lothal growing stronger and the rebels seeking out new allies and additional resources to sustain their fight against the evil Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost enlists some old friends: ex-clone troopers who fought in the Clone Wars.
As the rebels grow in number, so do their enemies. New Inquisitors are dispatched byDarth Vaderand sent to crush any threat of rebellion. Through dangerous rescue missions, thrilling space chases, and spectacularlightsaberduels - the bond of our rebel crew will be put to the test like never before. This preview also features veteran Star Wars actorDee Bradley Baker, who discusses the challenge of playing three different characters with conflicting personalities, and what he brought to each voice to make them stand out as individuals.
The talented voice cast includesFreddie Prinze Jr.as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall as Hera, Steve Blum as Zeb,Tiya Sircaras Sabine, Taylor Gray as Ezra, Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano,Dee Bradley Bakeras Captain Rex, Captain Gregor and Commander Wolffe and David Oyelowo as Agent Kallus.Sarah Michelle Gellarwill also star inSeason 2, with more details on her character forthcoming. Check out this new preview to get ready forStar Wars Rebelsreturning Wednesday, October 14 at 9:30 PM ET on Disney XD.
