The live-action of Ezra Bridger will be debuting in "Star Wars: Ahsoka," and Disney+ just found the perfect actor for the series, as per Gizmodo.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eman Esfandi was cast to play Ezra Bridger in "Ahsoka" Disney+ series.
Esfandi Will Play Ezra Bridger
Esfandi's was known to star in Robert Rodriguez horror film "Red 11." The said film was shown at Cannes in 2019.
The new Bridger also had a small role in "King Richard." Likewise, he also landed a role in an upcoming gay military drama "The Inspection."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The Inspection" is garnering "strong early reviews" after its premier in the Toronto Film Festival this week.
Rosario Dawson will play the titular role of Jedi Ahsoka Tano. Her character debuted in live action in season two of "The Mandalorian." Likewise, the character also made an appearance in "The Book of Boba Fett."
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ukrainian actress Ivanna Sakhno and Australian thespian Natasha Liu Bordizzo are also part of the Disney+ series.
Meanwhile, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Anakin Skywalker is Hayden Christensen. Additionally, Ray Stevenson will play a role of a mystery villain.
As of writing, the story of the series is not yet known. However, what is known so far is Ahsoka will take a long journey in the galaxy to look for Grand Admiral Thrawn, a former commander in the Empire, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
It can be recalled that both Thrawn and Bridger disappeared into space in the end of "Star Wars Rebels."
"Star Wars Rebels" co-creator Dave Filoni conceptualized "Ahsoka." Filoni is writing the series, and together with Jon Favreau, he will also executive produce "Ahsoka."
Reportedly, Peter Ramsey, the co-director of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," is steering at least one episode of "Ahsoka." The casting was announced a day prior to Saturday's D23 panel.
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Audiences Speculate that 'Ahsoka' Would Pick Up From 'Rebels' Finale
In "Star Wars Rebels," the wing of the Ghost crew has taken Bridger. Kanan Jarrus had observed Bridger's connection to the Force. Thus, he tried to teach him the ways of the Jedi.
Throughout the four seasons of the series, Bridger underwent several important missions. During the series finale, he sacrificed himself in order put an end to the deadly Imperial Grand Admiral Thrawn.
While the series ended with his fatal sacrifice and disappearance, in the "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," Ahsoka and Sabine decided to search the galaxy for Bridger, believing that he is alive.
Considering the timeline of "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka," plus the mention of Thrawn, there are speculations that the new series would revolve on the "Rebel's" finale.
Rahul Kohli of "The Haunting of Bly Manor" teased fans in 2020 that he was trying to land in the role of Bridger. Because of his social media remarks, his fans ended up campaigning for him to get the role.
Last year, Aladdin star Mena Massoud was also rumored to play the role of "Ahsoka." He put an end on the rumor via Twitter on Friday.
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