Breaking News: Exclusive Insider Scoop on the Mystery Actor Playing Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka!
Thrawn, the iconic character from Star Wars Rebels, is making his live-action debut in Ahsoka Lars Mikkelsen reprises his role as the voice of Thrawn, and his appearance promises to shape the future of the Star Wars universe
Grand Admiral Thrawn, the popular villain from the Star Wars franchise, is making his debut in live-action in the upcoming series Ahsoka. Originally created by author Timothy Zahn in the Expanded Universe books, Thrawn was later introduced into the Star Wars canon in the animated series Star Wars Rebels. In this series, he encountered Ahsoka Tano and the Ghost crew, who played a crucial role in his defeat. Thrawn will be returning in the Disney+ show Ahsoka, which continues the storylines from the animated series and The Mandalorian.
The first official Ahsoka trailer confirmed that Grand Admiral Thrawn will be appearing in the series. In the ending of Star Wars Rebels, Thrawn was last seen heading to the Unknown Regions with Ezra Bridger. The Mandalorian has been hinting at Thrawn's return, setting it up as part of the storyline for the Ahsoka show. The confirmation of Thrawn's casting was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023. Now, the second Ahsoka trailer offers the most detailed glimpse yet of this formidable Imperial strategist.
Lars Mikkelsen Plays Thrawn In Ahsoka (After Voicing Him In Star Wars Rebels)
Lars Mikkelsen is set to reprise his role as Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka. Having previously voiced the character in Star Wars Rebels, Mikkelsen's portrayal instantly resonated with viewers, capturing Thrawn's intelligence, menace, and superiority. This has made him the fan-favorite choice for the role in Ahsoka, further solidifying Thrawn as one of Star Wars' iconic villains. In addition to his vocal performance, Mikkelsen's live-action appearance in the second Ahsoka trailer confirms he is well-suited for the part.
Despite debunking Thrawn casting rumors in January 2023, it seems Mikkelsen's earlier statement may not have been entirely truthful or circumstances rapidly changed. His return to play Thrawn will undoubtedly add to his impressive TV credits, which already include notable roles such as Troels Hartmann in The Killing, Charles Augustus Magnussen in Sherlock, and Viktor Petrov in House of Cards.
Grand Admiral Thrawn Will Be Key To Star Wars' Future
Thrawn's introduction in Ahsoka marks the beginning of a significant role he will play in the future of Star Wars. The allusions to him in The Mandalorian suggest that he is the true arch-villain in Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni's narrative. Additionally, the fact that Dave Filoni is directing The Mandalorian movie, which will serve as a conclusion to the overarching Mandoverse story, further supports the notion that Grand Admiral Thrawn will be involved. Given the connection between Moff Gideon and Thrawn's plans, Mikkelsen's portrayal of Thrawn in Ahsoka will likely result in more live-action appearances for the character.
