Mind-Blowing Revelation: How a Doctor Who Connection Catapulted David Tennant to Star Wars Stardom and Paved the Way for His Epic Ahsoka Comeback

Summary

The remarkable performance of Tennant in Doctor Who caught the attention of Lucasfilm's Dave Filoni, who was so impressed that he cast him as Huyang in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Filoni lauded Tennant's portrayal of Huyang, and even George Lucas himself was fond of the Tennant and Artoo duo. Tennant's success in Doctor Who has opened doors for him, potentially leading to more significant opportunities in the Star Wars universe.

Thanks to his role in Doctor Who, David Tennant found himself with a part in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. And now, he is set to make a comeback in Ahsoka. 2023 promises to be an exhilarating year for David Tennant as he reprises his iconic role in the 60th anniversary celebration of Doctor Who. But that's not all he will be revisiting; Tennant will also lend his voice to the character of Huyang in Ahsoka. As an ancient droid dedicated to lightsaber construction, Huyang seems to be Ahsoka's companion in her quest to locate Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Amusingly, Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm's executive, has confessed that Tennant's portrayal of the Doctor in Doctor Who was the primary reason why he decided to cast him as the voice of Huyang in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In a 2013 interview with IGN, Filoni shared, "Then my wife had been insisting that I watch Doctor Who... I was incredibly impressed by David Tennant's performance. I was captivated by the storyline involving him and Rose, and I thought it was fantastic. I had heard rumors that he was a massive Star Wars fan himself, so I thought, 'This could be a perfect fusion of the fan worlds if I could get him interested in this project.'" Filoni emphasized that he only approaches actors for roles if he genuinely believes they would enjoy the experience, and he felt that Huyang would be "an exceptionally intriguing droid."

David Tennant Even Had George Lucas' Seal Of Approval

Filoni expressed immense satisfaction with David Tennant's portrayal of Huyang, exclaiming, "He absolutely aced it!" in his conversation with IGN. He further revealed that even George Lucas was highly impressed with the dynamic duo of Tennant and Artoo. This validation from the Star Wars creator is the ultimate accolade for any actor, solidifying their talent not just as a character, but also earning recognition from the visionary himself. True to his appreciation for Tennant's skills, Filoni has collaborated with the renowned Doctor Who star again after a decade, demonstrating the lasting impact of their successful collaboration.

Tennant will be making a brief comeback to Doctor Who for three special episodes, which will be aired later this year as part of the BBC TV show's 60th-anniversary celebrations. However, there are strong indications that his future in the Star Wars franchise might be even more significant. Ahsoka is a significant milestone for him, as it paves the way for his potential involvement in a movie set during The Mandalorian era. It is not far-fetched to assume that any characters who make appearances in this upcoming Disney+ series could soon transition into the world of Star Wars movies. Undoubtedly, Doctor Who has played a crucial role in propelling Tennant's career forward.