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Star Wars: Latest rumor suggests Thrawn is headed to live-action; Who should play the blue alien?

By Susan Lulgjuraj

Photo: Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) by Timothy Zahn.. Image Courtesy Penguin Random House Publishing
Photo: Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) by Timothy Zahn.. Image Courtesy Penguin Random House Publishing /
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Latest Star Wars rumor has Thrawn coming to live action

If the latest Star Wars rumors weren’t enough for you, there is another that has popped up, which makes sense given previous rumors.

The rumor: Disney is searching for an actor to play a live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn, the logical blue alien that has made a name for himself through Timothy Zahn’s books and Star Wars: Rebels. The rumor comes from DisInsider

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A previous rumor said Lucasfilm was looking for a live-action Ezra. Given how we last saw Ezra and Thrawn on Rebels, the two go hand-in-hand. You really can’t have without the other at this point.

While the recent rumors have been throwing many animated characters into live-action, this is one many fans would love to see. Thrawn became a character that fans quickly latched on to, even if he was part of the Empire. It seemed his work for the Empire was never about fanaticism and loyalty to the Emperor. He had bigger goals in mind.

What actors could play thrawn in a live-action Star Wars project?

If there were to be a live-action Thrawn, few actors come to mind.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 02: Actor Jason Isaacs speaks during the “Discovery” panel at the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 02, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 02: Actor Jason Isaacs speaks during the “Discovery” panel at the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 02, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) /

Jason Isaacs

On the book cover, Thrawn: Alliances, Thrawn looks a lot like Jason Isaacs as noted here. He has the same facial features and is no stranger to the Star Wars universe. Isaacs also voiced The Grand Inquisitor in The Clone Wars.

STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Actor Lance Reddick visits ‘The IMDb Show’ on June 19, 2019 in Studio City, California. This episode of ‘The IMDb Show’ airs on July 18, 2019. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Actor Lance Reddick visits ‘The IMDb Show’ on June 19, 2019 in Studio City, California. This episode of ‘The IMDb Show’ airs on July 18, 2019. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) /

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick has a way commanding a screen. He strong and persuasive, but also unassuming. Just like Thrawn.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 19: Lars Mikkelsen attends the 46th Annual International Emmy Awards at New York Hilton on November 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 19: Lars Mikkelsen attends the 46th Annual International Emmy Awards at New York Hilton on November 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) /

Lars Mikkelsen

You may have heard of his brother Mads Mikkelsen. He played Galen Erso in Rogue One. But Lars is also the voice of Thrawn in Star Wars: Rebels. He also looks a little bit like him.

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Aldis Hodge attends the Virtuosos Award presentation during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on January 18, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Aldis Hodge attends the Virtuosos Award presentation during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on January 18, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF) /

Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge is an actor on the way up. Most recently he was featured in The Invisible Man. Hodge has a commanding presence and can be subtle when he needs to be. A perfect match for Thrawn.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Jon Hamm attends the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Annual Academy Viewing Party at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images,)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Jon Hamm attends the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Annual Academy Viewing Party at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images,) /

Jon Hamm

Hamm is known for his comedy and drama, not so much action. Although that’s not to say he wouldn’t be able to throw down a little bit.

His facial features match the way Thrawn has been depicted in artwork.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje attends the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by American Airlines and Jaguar Land Rover at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 25, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA LA)
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje attends the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by American Airlines and Jaguar Land Rover at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 25, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA LA) /

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

You might remember Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Mr. Eko on Lost, but has since appeared in dozens of other TV shows and movies since including Thor: The Dark World.

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