Filoni said he is protective of the Ahsoka character. He imagined the discovery that she has 'the right stuff' to become a Jedi would be a cause for celebration in her hometown. The Clone Wars supervising director and writer Dave Filoni wrote a fable about Ahsoka's early childhood to help develop the character. Lucas renamed her after the ancient Indian emperor Ashoka the spelling was then altered by screenwriter Henry Gilroy.

Early in development, Ahsoka's name was 'Ashla'. Star Wars creator George Lucas, who had two daughters, also wanted the character to appeal to girls. Serving as a foil for Anakin Skywalker, she has been highlighted as a 'strong female character' of the franchise.Ĭreation and development Concept Īhsoka was developed to illustrate how Anakin Skywalker develops from the brash, undisciplined Padawan apprentice in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) to the more reserved Jedi Knight in Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). Dawson will return to play Ahsoka in her own Limited series Ahsoka on Disney+.Īlthough initially disliked by both fans and critics, Ahsoka eventually developed into a more complex, well-rounded character, and ultimately became a fan favorite. Ahsoka made her live-action debut in the second season of The Mandalorian, portrayed by Rosario Dawson. Ahsoka is also the main protagonist of the eponymous novel, which has Eckstein narrating the audiobook version. Ashley Eckstein voices Ahsoka in these appearances. Ahsoka reappears in Star Wars Rebels, where she uses the codename Fulcrum, and as a voiceover cameo in the 2019 live-action film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Introduced as the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, she is the central protagonist of the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the subsequent television series. Ahsoka Tano is a character in the Star Wars franchise.

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