AsStar Warsfans patiently await the two episode premiere ofAhsokanext month, the original voice behind the fan favorite character has some advice for those that may be meeting the Jedi hero for the first time. Having voiced the character in animation for bothThe Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebels,Ashely Ecksteinis encouraging audiences to revisit these titles as not to miss out on the character’s “crucial backstory”. Ahsoka first debuted in 2008 asAnakin Skywalker’s padawan, and was met with a frosty reception from fans, however slowly but surely, the character would go on to become beloved as she grew into a Jedi Knight.
Speaking withCinemaBlend, Eckstein implored new fans to not skip out on Ahsoka’s existing animated adventures, saying “I actually recommend to everyone who is excited about the upcomingAhsokaseries, I highly recommend that you take the time to watchClone Wars, and watchStar Wars Rebels, and evenStar Wars: Tales of the Jedi. Because if you don’t, you’re going to miss out on crucial, crucial backstory that you really need to know to fully enjoy theAhsokaseries, which is so exciting.” The character played a key role inThe Clone Wars, with her appearance inRebelsculminating in a devastating battle against her former master. Ahsoka would also go on to appear inthree of the sixTales of the Jediepisodes.
While Eckstein is excited for what the future holds for Ahsoka, she warns fans that without the context of the character’s journey and growth acrossStar Wars' animated titles, they’ll only be getting an experience half as impactful. She continued, “We’re gonna get so many new and incredible stories, but without that backstory, and full understanding of who Ahsoka is and evenwho the other characters are, you’re not going to have as rich or in-depth of an understanding and appreciation of what’s going to happen in the series without the backstory, so I’m very grateful thatClone WarsandRebelsandTales the Jediare onDisney Plus.” The actor added, “Any chance I get, I tell fans, ‘Go and watch it and binge it before you watch theAhsokaseries. It’s really gonna matter.'”
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Required Viewing?
If you’re too short on time to binge 133 episodes ofThe Clone Warsand 75 episodes ofRebelsbeforeAhsoka’s premiere on August 23 however, don’t worry, asDave Filonipromised audiencesthat “We never want to create a situation where you feel like you have to have seen these things because then you’re missing out. I don’t know how fans feel, but – do you have to have seenThe Clone Warsto understandAhsoka? No, you don’t have to have seen that.” Collider also has you covered, as you can check out a list of 10 crucial episodes ofThe Clone Warsto watch beforeAhsokapremiereshere.
Ahsoka debuts with a two episode premiere on August 23. Check outthe trailerbelow:
