Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 4.
Summary
Star Wars enthusiasts speculate that Freddie Prinze Jr. could potentially portray Kanan Jarrus in Ahsoka, based on a photograph observed in episode 4. Given Prinze Jr.'s previous involvement with Kanan and Star Wars, it seems probable that he would be a suitable choice for the live-action rendition.
The photo's presence suggests that a live-action version of Kanan has been cast in Ahsoka, potentially indicating that upcoming episodes will include flashbacks featuring Kanan. Star Wars enthusiasts may have identified the actor or actress portraying Kanan Jarrus in Ahsoka. Although Kanan tragically met his demise in the final season of Star Wars Rebels, his legacy lives on through characters like Hera and their son Jacen Syndulla, as well as the rest of the Ghost crew. Observant viewers noticed an image of Kanan on Hera's controls inside the Ghost in episode 4 of Ahsoka, and, in the typical Star Wars fashion of hidden surprises, they have been attempting to ascertain whether it is indeed Kanan and, if so, who is portraying him in the live-action adaptation.
Star Wars enthusiast Bryan Ward has pointed out a striking resemblance between the picture of Kanan and one featuring Freddie Prinze Jr. Given that Prinze Jr. provided the voice for Kanan in Rebels, it appears fitting that he was selected to portray Kanan in the image held by Hera.
While Ward maintains that this comparison lacks a definite conclusion, it undeniably reveals numerous captivating parallels. Considering Prinze Jr.'s extensive involvement with Kanan and Star Wars, it is highly probable that he is the subject depicted in the image.
Will Star Wars Show Flashbacks With Kanan?
The presence of this image suggests that a live-action version of Kanan may have been cast, potentially indicating that Kanan will make his first appearance in live-action through flashbacks in the Ahsoka series. Given Ahsoka's current location in the World Between Worlds, it is possible that she herself encounters a depiction of Kanan from the past, even if it is just a fleeting glimpse through a portal showcasing a significant moment in his life. Alternatively, it is more likely that Hera experiences a flashback of Kanan, especially as she spends time with their son who is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a Jedi.
This comparison is thrilling, and while it may simply involve a quick modification of Freddie Prinze Jr. to create the image of Kanan, it could also signify the initial step towards the events to come in the final four episodes of Ahsoka. Prinze Jr. has already returned to his role as Kanan after the conclusion of Rebels, lending his voice to The Bad Batch season 1, episode 1 as the younger version of the renowned Jedi. Whether he will appear in live-action as a flashback is still unknown, but this discovery by Star Wars viewers certainly enhances the likelihood of that possibility. New episodes of Ahsoka are released on Disney+ every Tuesday at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET.
Source: Bryan Ward