A new magazine cover has excited Star Wars fans as it teases the highly anticipated live-action debut of Lars Mikkelsen’s Grand Admiral Thrawn in the upcoming Disney+ series, Ahsoka. Thrawn, an infamous character from Star Wars’ Legends expanded universe, previously appeared in the animated series Rebels but will now make his mark in the live-action realm.
Empire’s Sneak Peek At Ahsoka And Thrawn
Empire Magazine has unveiled the covers for its upcoming issue, which puts the spotlight on the Ahsoka series ahead of its Disney+ premiere in August. The special subscriber cover offers a tantalizing hint at the imminent arrival of Grand Admiral Thrawn, with his shadow visible below Rosario Dawson’s portrayal of the Jedi.
Star Wars has been careful about revealing Thrawn’s live-action appearance, previously showing only the back of Lars Mikkelsen’s head in the Star Wars Celebration trailer. However, a private trailer screened for event attendees gave a better look at the villain’s design.
Thrawn’s Role In The MandoVerse And Future Of Star Wars
Thrawn’s presence in The Mandalorian has already been alluded to, establishing him as a formidable force within the remnants of the Empire. Now, the Ahsoka series serves as a platform for Thrawn to make a significant impact in the post-Return of the Jedi timeline.
The Empire Magazine cover also showcases Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka in action, wielding her iconic white lightsaber. This glimpse heightens anticipation for the series and the confrontation between Ahsoka and Thrawn.
As the MandoVerse expands across multiple interconnected series such as The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are building toward a “climactic story event” that will culminate in an undated movie. Thrawn is poised to be a central villain, making him an ideal adversary for the heroes of the MandoVerse, including Din Djarin and Luke Skywalker.
Dave Filoni sees Thrawn as the “big bad of this New Republic era” and intends to weave his story throughout the interconnected Star Wars narratives. This suggests that Thrawn’s presence will extend far beyond his initial debut, making him a significant figure akin to Star Wars’ own Thanos.
The future looks promising for Thrawn and his role in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe. Fans eagerly anticipate his live-action portrayal in Ahsoka and the epic confrontations that lie ahead.
