Disney has unveiled a trailer for Ahsoka, the highly-anticipated spin-off of The Mandalorian. Series will be released in August 2023, Disney has just announced. The studio issued the trail at the Star Wars Celebration in London this morning, with a number of updates delivered at the Celebration Stage during the Lucasfilm Studios Showcase.
Ahsoka, Disney+’s spin-off of hit series The Mandalorian, stars Rosario Dawson as the titular Ahsoka Tano. Dawson was present at Star Wars Celebration along with other cast and the likes of Jude Law, who is leading a different spin-off, Skeleton Crew.
Written by Star Wars Rebels co-creator Dave Filoni and executive produced by Filoni and Jon Favreau, Ahsoka will continue Ahsoka’s story. She is from the alien species Togruta, who are known for their large montrals and head tails, and colorful pigments. The character of Ahsoka was co-created by George Lucas and Filoni. Plot details for Ahsoka are being kept under wraps.
Cast also includes Ray Stevenson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren from the Star Wars Rebels animated series, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Winstead will play Hera, which was also revealed on stage at the Celebration.
Hayden Christensen is also expected to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker. He played Anakin in two Star Wars prequel movies around two decades ago.