The Mind-Blowing Star Wars Cameo You Never Saw Coming!

This article contains SPOILERS for Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2.

Summary

Clancy Brown returns as Lothol Governor Ryder Azadi in Ahsoka, marking his second live-action appearance in the Star Wars universe.

Katee Sackhoff and Steve Blum, who have previously voiced characters in Star Wars, have also made the transition to live-action in The Mandalorian.

Ahsoka has brought back Clancy Brown for his second live-action Star Wars appearance, with his first being highly captivating. Brown, known for voicing Savage Opress in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has solidified his position in the Star Wars franchise through Ahsoka. Moreover, as an accomplished film and TV actor, it was inevitable for him to join the live-action Star Wars shows. Don't miss Ahsoka's new episodes on Disney+!

Brown is not the sole Star Wars voice actor who has made the leap to live-action. In The Mandalorian season 2, Katee Sackhoff made a comeback as Bo-Katan Kryze, whereas Steve Blum made a brief return to voice Zeb Orrelios in season 3. Star Wars is progressively blurring the boundaries between its live-action and animated ventures, as elements from one medium can seamlessly cross over into another. Brown's involvement in Ahsoka is yet another exciting inclusion that suggests the possibility of more Star Wars characters making a comeback.

Clancy Brown Plays The Live-Action Governor Azadi In Ahsoka

Clancy Brown reprises his role as Lothol Governor Ryder Azadi in Ahsoka season 1, episode 1 "Part One." In Star Wars Rebels, he had previously voiced the character, making him one of the Star Wars voice actors whose characters have transitioned to live-action. Azadi had been imprisoned by the Empire and replaced by Governor Arihnda Pryce, but he managed to escape and ultimately joined the rebels on Lothol, playing a crucial role in liberating the planet. Ahsoka later confirms that he has resumed his position as governor after the conclusion of the Rebels series, with Brown flawlessly capturing the appearance and voice of his animated counterpart.

Clancy Brown's Previous Mandalorian Appearance Explained

Brown is no stranger to Star Wars live-action, having previously portrayed the Devaronian Burg in season 1, episode 6 of The Mandalorian titled "Chapter 6: The Prisoner." The formidable presence and destructive tendencies of Brown's character were reminiscent of his role as the voice of Savage Opress in The Clone Wars. This made him an ideal choice to embody the sheer strength required for a high-tension heist episode. Brown's recurring appearances throughout the Star Wars universe showcase his versatility in portraying both familiar and new characters. It will undoubtedly be fascinating to witness whether he, or any other beloved characters, make a return in the highly-anticipated upcoming Ahsoka episodes.

Ahsoka releases new episodes Tuesdays at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.