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The upcoming Disney Plus seriesStar Wars: Ahsokamay be daunting for some, with many fans afraid they’ll need to brush up on several shows' worth of content to understand what’s going on. However, series star Rosario Dawson doesn’t seem to think anything so drastic is necessary.
Rosario Dawson, who has been playing former Jedi Ahsoka Tano in live-action since her appearance inThe Mandalorianseason 2, recently spoke about her experience filming the show and what fans can expect. New info has been slowly trickling in, including a look atThrawn’s massive new ship onAhsoka. But one thing that has lingered in the minds of interested audiences is that they might be a bit lost if they come in as newcomers to this particularStar Warsproject. However, they may not need to worry, as Dawson appears to have faith that the series will speak for itself.
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In a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Dawson spoke about this unique situation in whichStar Warsfans find themselves more often lately. “WithStar Warsfans, there’s folks who really just watch the films, but now and especially withThe Mandalorian, more [and more] people are watching the live-action shows,” she explained. “And then there are people who watch the animated shows. There’s even a tier beyond that with all the books and fan fiction. So there’s different levels to theStar Warsfamily, and it’s always been very highly considered to make sure [everyone can watch it].”
Based on those words, it seems clear that the idea is that people of all experience levels withStar Warsshould be able to enjoy not only this show but anything new fromStar Wars. Seriescreator Dave Filoniseems uniquely qualified to do that. “Dave has done a really brilliant job,” Dawson continued, “and knowing the universe so inside and out — and having created so many of the characters and spaces within that universe — he just knows where to start. He knows what needs to be alluded to, and he is just really brilliant at figuring out how to make it for both. So it made a big impact and difference having him on set.”
Recently,Ahsoka voice actress Ashley Eckstein(who plays the character in animated form) suggested some intimidating ways for fans to prepare forAhsoka’s impending premiere. But based on Dawson’s comments, casual viewers shouldn’t have to worry too much about that. Ahsoka Tano has seen many adventures inStar Wars, from the young Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker to leaving the Jedi Order and setting out on her own before returning to help the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Now,Ahsokasees her searching for answers in a time after the fall of the Galactic Empire.
But as much as that may sound like something new viewers should be fully aware of before going in, it looks like the show is also designed to help get newbies up to speed without having to do their homework beforehand. Despite plenty of fanservice, and even many fans hoping to seeLegends character Starkiller show up onAhsoka, checking out several previous shows, movies, books, and even games first probably won’t be necessary. Still, it couldn’t hurt, and it also sounds like a fun way to kill a few days (or maybe months).
Star Wars: Ahsokais set to premiere its first 2 episodes on Disney Plus on August 23rd, 2023.
