An image from the upcoming Ahsoka show showcases Rosario Dawson's former Jedi character, hinting at a potential new role for a familiar face from Star Wars Rebels. The show, which serves as a pseudo-sequel to Rebels, has already confirmed the return of characters like Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, and Grand Admiral Thrawn. However, a recently released image from the show suggests that Hera Syndulla, the fighter pilot from Rebels, may have a new and significant part to play in Ahsoka's story. In the image, Ahsoka is seen in the foreground, with an out-of-focus holographic projection of Hera Syndulla and Huyang by her side. This implies that Hera is not the pilot of Ahsoka's ship, which she is likely using to track down Grand Admiral Thrawn. The image raises speculation about Hera's new role in the Ahsoka show, potentially tied to her affiliation with the New Republic rather than her previous involvement with the Rebellion.
Hera Has A New Role In The Ahsoka Disney+ TV Show
Hera's role as Ahsoka's advisor positions her as a potential liaison between Ahsoka, the New Republic, and their battle against Thrawn. Given the premise of Dave Filoni's upcoming feature film, which focuses on the conflict between the New Republic and Thrawn, it would be logical for the New Republic to become aware of Thrawn's return with Hera's involvement. As Hera now works for the New Republic and has close ties to Ahsoka and Sabine, she could serve as a link between Ahsoka and the events of Star Wars Rebels. In the image, Ahsoka is seen standing in front of a galaxy map, indicating that she is likely strategizing her mission to locate Thrawn. This suggests that Hera may be present during the briefing, representing the New Republic. While the New Republic has shown little concern for the Imperial threat in The Mandalorian, Hera's presence, along with other characters from this era like Carson Teva, played by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, could ensure that the New Republic remains informed through individual connections. This could potentially lead to Ahsoka recounting how she convinced the New Republic to take action, supported by Hera from Star Wars Rebels.
Source: Games Radar
