Introduction of Thrawn Poses Challenges for Production Team Ahsoka’s solo series will introduce the iconic animated Star Wars villain Grand Admiral Thrawn into the live-action universe, which has posed some challenges for Lucasfilm’s production team. After being portrayed by Lars Mikkelsen in the animated Star Wars Rebels, the actor was announced to reprise his role in the Ahsoka series.

Challenges Of Thrawn’s Blue Skin

In an interview, Ahsoka showrunner Dave Filoni discussed the challenges of bringing Grand Admiral Thrawn‘s blue skin into live-action. According to Filoni, blue is a tricky color to bring to the screen, and there are many blue characters in the Star Wars universe, such as Cad Bane from The Book of Boba Fett. The challenge was to find a hue that was deeper and more complex while avoiding looking too animated.

Difficulty With Skin Colors

In addition to Thrawn’s blue skin, Filoni also faced difficulties with Hera Syndulla’s green skin and Ahsoka’s orange hue. However, he was impressed with how the actors managed to pull off their characters’ skin colors, especially considering the amount of time they spent in make-up.

Thrawn’s Live-Action Adaptation

Grand Admiral Thrawn’s live-action debut in the Ahsoka series has been a topic of discussion amongst fans since the MandoVerse first started, especially considering his popularity in Star Wars Rebels. With Lars Mikkelsen returning to the role, Filoni and the crew were vigilant in ensuring Thrawn’s blue skin was put on screen as accurately as possible. The attention to detail has already been seen in the first look at Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s Hera Syndulla, which looked like a virtual copy of the character in animation. The hype surrounding Thrawn’s inclusion in Ahsoka only adds to the importance of his live-action adaptation.