Back in December 2020, Disney announced the development of several Star Wars Disney+ series’ set to be released over the next few years.
One of these upcoming series will be a live-action series, focused around the character Ahsoka Tano, with the show simply being titled Ahsoka.
Set to take place during The Mandalorian timeline, the series will take place approximately five years after the events of Return of the Jedi with the titular character (being played by Rosario Dawson), reprising her role from The Mandalorian.
With the show being set during this time period, there is the potential for many familiar characters from the original, prequel and maybe even sequel trilogies to make an appearance, in addition to characters from the animated series.
The showrunners have stated in the past that many of these shows will be interconnected, with multiple characters able to cross over between multiple series. And it’s more of a matter of “who” will show up “where” rather than an “if.” With all that said, here are 10 characters who could appear in the Ahsoka series.
10 Star Wars character who could appear on Ahsoka
1. Grand Admiral Thrawn
Seeing as he was straight up name-dropped by Ahsoka as part of her appearance in The Mandalorian, it seems very predictable that Grand Admiral Thrawn will make his live-action debut in her upcoming series.
Originally a fan-favorite character from Star Wars Legends, Thrawn was reintroduced to Star Wars fans as a part of the Star Wars Rebels series, and he appears to be set for a larger role in Ahsoka.
In Star Wars Legends, Thrawn headed the remnants of the Empire following the death of Emperor Palpatine, and as Ahsoka is set to take place five years following the events of Revenge of the Sith, we can assume he’ll be included in a similar role going forward.
At the conclusion of Star Wars Rebels, Thrawn was last seen with Ezra Bridger heading into the unknown regions of space. But what happened after then remains unknown.
While it’s unclear if Thrawn has returned from the unknown regions or if Ahsoka is heading out there to find him (and possibly Ezra) it seems like a really safe bet to make that she’ll be bumping into him at some point in the show.
2. Anakin Skywalker
While to this point, there have been no direct hints of Anakin Skywalker appearing in the series, given Ahsoka’s backstory and relationship with Anakin, it would be a missed opportunity if she didn’t.
Although they never met in a live-action appearance, as a part of The Clone Wars series (which the character Ahsoka originated from), Anakin was her master and one of her closest friends. And as such, it makes perfect sense for him to appear in her story in some capacity.
At this point in the Star Wars timeline, Anakin Skywalker has been dead for several years, however, including him either in a flashback with a young Ahsoka or as a Force ghost is still well within the realm of possibility of doing, and could fit well into the story.
It may be a bit “fan-servicey” to have them meet in live-action, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a bad thing, especially if it fits well into the story.
Anakin could either come to her as a force ghost, once again trying to mentor Ahsoka after she has lost her way, or she could reflect on a memory of the two of them training together during her years as his apprentice.
With Hayden Christensen set to reprise his role as Anakin in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series and him clearly willing to return to the franchise, I see no reason why Disney and Lucasfilm couldn’t make it happen.
3. Obi-Wan Kenobi
While Anakin was Ahsoka’s master during the Clone Wars, her story was often intertwined with Obi-Wan Kenobi as well, with the two joining each other on many different adventures.
With Ewan McGregor reprising the role of a young Obi-Wan for his own series, it isn’t too far fetched for him to appear in Ahsoka as well.
The two characters have yet to appear in live-action form alongside each other, having only been featured with each other in The Clone Wars animated series. However, if it were going to happen, the Ahsoka series seems to be as good a place as any to do so.
At this point in time in the galaxy far far away, Obi-Wan has been dead for several years. But like Anakin, there are many ways he can still appear. Obi-Wan could of course appear as a force ghost in an effort to guide and advise Ahsoka as a part of her quest, or in a flashback with a younger version of her during the Clone Wars.
Regardless of how it happens, Obi-Wan is a fan-favorite character for many Star Wars fans. And in my opinion, him appearing in any capacity in the show can only be a positive inclusion.
4. Sabine Wren
Another character from Star Wars Rebels, Sabine Wren is one more familiar name likely to pop up in Ahsoka’s Disney+ series.
A former Mandalorian Warrior and member of the Rebellion, Wren joined Ahsoka as a part of the crew aboard the starship Ghost and traveled the galaxy together in an effort to take down the remnants of the Empire.
Like Ahsoka, she was also friends with Ezra Bridger and, at the conclusion of Rebels, joined Ahsoka in launching a search to find Ezra, who had gone missing in the uncharted regions of space with Thrawn.
While Sabine Wren did not appear alongside Ahsoka during her appearance in the Mandalorian, if the two of them are still searching for Ezra and Thrawn, then it’s probable that if either of them finds information on their whereabouts, then they would reunite in the future in hopes of locating them.
With Thrawn set to be one of the series’ antagonists, a live-action version of Sabine appearing in Ahsoka to complete their quest seems like a no-brainer and would further help bridge the gap between the cartoons and live-action series.
5. Luke Skywalker
In what was arguably one of the biggest surprises in the history of television, Luke Skywalker’s appearance in the finale of The Mandalorian’s second season shocked the Star Wars fan base.
While it was a great surprise, his appearance as a CGI re-creation of a young Mark Hamill showed that Disney is likely willing to use the character in other shows and movies moving forward, and the Ahsoka series is likely a candidate for the character’s next one.
Skywalker is one of the most recognizable characters in all of media, so that alone would be incentive enough for him to make an appearance. But not only that: he has a unique connection to Ahsoka already.
Although the two have never met, Luke is the son of Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi who trained Ahsoka and helped make her into the seasoned warrior she was in her appearance in The Mandalorian.
Having Ahsoka meet the son of her former Master would be a special moment for many Star Wars fans and would help to further bridge the gap between The Clone Wars animated series, and the original trilogy timelines.
Not only that, Luke would be afforded the chance to tell his father’s apprentice that after falling to the Dark Side, he did return to the Light before his death, hopefully giving Ahsoka closure for one of her dearest friends.
6. Grogu (Baby Yoda)
The Child, aka Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, is arguably the most popular character to come out of the Star Wars Disney+ series, with him being featured prominently in all the marketing material for the streaming service and series — not to mention the countless toys and merchandise.
For that reason alone, Star Wars fans should probably expect him to appear in future shows and properties very often so long as it makes sense for the story.
Grogu has already met Ahsoka. He revealed many things to her when they both met in The Mandalorian, such as his real name and what he was doing prior to meeting Din Djarin. And after following Ahsoka’s advice to call out for a Jedi, as we mentioned, Luke Skywalker came to his rescue. So, given the fact that the probability of meeting Luke Skywalker is already high, that means we could probably see Grogu tagging along with him in the series as well.
Whether or not he would just appear as a cameo to do something cute (and meme-able) or showing off his heightened Force abilities after spending time training with Luke as of now is unknown. But seeing Grogu in any capacity would be a welcome addition to the show.
The character has quickly become a fan-favorite among Star Wars fans and casual viewers alike. And with that said, very few would object to The Child making a cameo in the series.
7. Captain Rex
Another fan-favorite character from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, Captain Rex was one of the few friends Ahsoka had left following Order 66 and would be a great inclusion to her series.
The two escaped the Republic/Empire together following the end of the Clone Wars, with Rex aiding Ahsoka to fend off the Clone troopers from executing her, after which, the two went on to aid efforts in the Rebellion.
Canonically, Rex was last seen as a part of the Battle of Endor, on the ground as a part of the Rebel troops with Han Solo and General Leia’s assault on the shield reactor on the Forest Moon.
The Mandalorian timeline is set five years following the battle, so it is perfectly possible that Rex is still alive and could reasonably reunite with Ahsoka for the first time in live-action form.
Adding onto that, Rex is a clone of the Jango Fett template, a character portrayed by actor Temuera Morrison. Morrison himself recently returned to the franchise, portraying another clone of Jango, Boba Fett, and is set to star in his own spinoff as the character.
Having the actor returning to Star Wars and the character Rex still being alive following Endor all points to it being possible, and maybe even probable, that Captain Rex will show up in the Ahsoka series.
8. Bo-Katan
Based on her appearance in The Mandalorian, it is clear that Bo-Katan his still keeping tabs on her old friend Ahsoka from the Clone Wars. And if that is the case, then it would make sense for her to make an appearance in her spinoff as well.
In The Mandalorian, Bo-Katan instructed the titular character to head to the planet Tython to find Ahsoka to help him locate a Jedi.
Seeing as she knew what planet Ahsoka was on as a part of her adventures around the galaxy, then the two may still be in some form of contact. And as such, if Ahsoka was ever in trouble, Bo-Katan could be someone she turns to for help, or vice versa.
Bo-Katan’s next move following the finale of the second season of The Mandalorian is still unknown. However, with the third season likely being delayed until 2022, then including her here would be a great way to help tease what to expect in the upcoming season.
All these shows are going to be interconnected (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic). And because of that, Bo-Katan makes as much sense to cross over into Ahsoka’s series as any other character.
9. The Mandalorian/Din Djarin
With the potential of Bo-Katan appearing in Ahsoka’s series, it is very possible that the protagonist of The Mandalorian himself, Din Djarin, could also make an appearance, either as a cameo or possibly in a larger role.
Now that he has safely delivered The Child to a Jedi for training, his journey is over and his place in the galaxy going forward remains unknown. As such, it is possible he decided to join up with Bo-Katan, and as the new owner of the Dark Saber, help her retake Mandalore.
If Bo-Katan does appear in the Ahsoka’s series, then having Mando appear alongside her makes a ton of sense.
Ahsoka is already familiar with him, having worked together to liberate the town on Tython and helping to connect with Grogu/The Child to learn more information about him. Seeing how Mando likes to re-visit old acquaintances for help, we wouldn’t put it past him to come to visit Ahsoka for assistance. (And we wouldn’t put it past Ahsoka to seek out an experienced Mandalorian for assistance either.)
Not only that, as the Mandalorian is Disney+’s flagship show, having the titular character appear in its connected spinoff is a logical thing to do to attract more viewers to it, making an appearance from Mando a high chance of occurring.
10. Moff Gideon
Another character who could cross over from The Mandalorian, if Bo-Katan and Mando both make an appearance in Ahsoka, then there is a chance Moff Gideon could as well.
Gideon was last seen being captured by Bo-Katan and Mando. And following this, he was likely imprisoned by the New Republic. As he served as the primary antagonist in The Mandalorian, he could be used in a similar role in Ahsoka if he were to escape custody.
While that is one possibility, another is that he could be the missing connection she needs in her hunt for Grand Admiral Thrawn.
With Grand Admiral Thrawn set to be appearing in live-action in the Ahsoka series, it would make sense for him to partner up with other parts of the Imperial Remnant, which Moff Gideon is currently one of the heads of.
Ahsoka could seek him out in a Republic prison for information on Thrawn’s whereabouts, or maybe Thrawn could rally his forces to break Gideon or any other members of the Empire out of prison.
Needless to say, there are many routes that could be taken with the character of Moff Gideon, but it would not be shocking in the slightest for him to make an appearance.
What character would you like to see appear in the Ahsoka series? Let us know in the comments!