Los Angeles, CA – Lucasfilm has confirmed that Season 2 of the popular series “Ahsoka” is currently in development under the helm of creator Dave Filoni. The announcement came alongside the unveiling of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” directed by Jon Favreau. This news reveals that Lucasfilm has an ongoing feature-development slate, which includes projects from acclaimed directors Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also working on “Ahsoka” Season 2.
“Ahsoka” Season 1, which aired its finale on October 3, featured Rosario Dawson in the lead role as the fan-favorite Jedi Ahsoka Tano. The series follows Ahsoka’s mission to save the galaxy from the threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Dawson first brought the character to life in “The Mandalorian” Season 2, and also made an appearance in “The Book of Boba Fett.”
The cast of “Ahsoka” Season 1 also included Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as New Republic general Hera Syndulla, the late Ray Stevenson as Dark Jedi Baylan Skoll, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger. This series marked the first live-action appearances of Sabine, Hera, Thrawn, and Ezra, who were main characters in the animated “Star Wars Rebels” TV show. Additionally, Hayden Christensen reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka’s former Jedi master, in Season 1.
Dave Filoni, the creator of “Ahsoka,” has extensive experience working on various “Star Wars” projects, including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” He serves as the executive producer of “Ahsoka” alongside Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Carrie Beck. The first season of “Ahsoka” featured episodes directed by Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Rick Famuyiwa.
The exciting developments in the “Star Wars” universe continue, as Lucasfilm also has other series, such as “The Acolyte” and the second season of “Andor,” in the pipeline for Disney+. Moreover, Filoni is directing a feature film that is expected to bring closure to the storylines of his TV series. “Ahsoka” Season 2 is eagerly anticipated by fans as they await more adventures from the beloved Jedi and the continuation of the “Star Wars” saga.
In summary, Lucasfilm confirms that “Ahsoka” Season 2 is currently being developed by creator Dave Filoni. This news was accompanied by the announcement of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu” directed by Jon Favreau. The first season of “Ahsoka” introduced live-action portrayals of beloved characters and garnered significant attention from fans. The series is part of Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, which includes projects from renowned directors. Fans can look forward to more thrilling episodes as “Ahsoka” Season 2 continues the story of the iconic Jedi in her mission to save the galaxy.