Who Is Playing Grand Admiral Thrawn In Ahsoka?
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Grand Admiral Thrawn is in Ahsoka as the popular villain makes his debut in live-action, but who is playing him? Originally created by author Timothy Zahn as part of a trilogy of books from the Expanded Universe, Star Wars canon brought the strategic foe into the fold with Star Wars Rebels. He is confirmed to return as part of Ahsoka, the Disney+ show continuing storylines from the animated series and The Mandalorian.
The official Ahsoka trailer finally brought confirmation of Grand Admiral Thrawn’s appearance in the series. The character was last seen with Ezra Bridger going to the Unknown Regions in Star Wars Rebels’ ending. The Mandalorian has repeatedly teased Thrawn’s return and the continuation of his storyline as part of Ahsoka Tano’s journey. This will happen in the live-action spinoff show, but questions about who is playing Thrawn in Ahsoka remain.
Lars Mikkelsen Voiced Thrawn In Star Wars Rebels – Will He Return In Ahsoka?
Thrawn’s appearance in animation with Star Wars Rebels saw Lars Mikkelsen voice the character. The actor is so far not confirmed to return in Ahsoka and keep portraying the blue-skinned Chiss villain.
Who Else Has Been Linked To Playing Grand Admiral Thrawn
Questions about who is playing Thrawn in Ahsoka have left many other actors linked to the role over the years. Fan casts have called for Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr., and Jon Hamm to play the foe, while Pierce Brosnan has also been speculated.
Grand Admiral Thrawn Will Be Key To Star Wars’ Future
Thrawn’s live-action debut in Ahsoka is just the beginning of his important role to Star Wars’ future. The references to him in The Mandalorian are a likely sign that he is the true overall villain for the story that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are telling.