Today, our friends over at The Illuminerdi revealed that the main character of Star Wars: Rebels Ezra Bridger is expected to appear in a future Star Wars Disney+ show. This comes off the character’s spaceship was featured in the climax assault in The Rise of Skywalker. As well as his blind Jedi mentor Kanan Jarrus speaking to Rey in the film’s final moments. Disney along with Lucasfilm have already begun casting for the role:
Male, 30-40, Asian descent, however, they are open to Indian, Latino, or Middle Eastern actors
Several actors have already begun throwing their names into the mix including iZombie’s Rahul Kohli. It’s unknown which show the character will appear in but it will not be for The Mandalorian. Other shows in development include Cassian Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano.
- The animated character Ezra Bridger from Star Wars: Rebels will transition to live-action in an upcoming Disney+ series.
- Disney and Lucasfilm are currently casting a male actor aged 30 to 40 for the role.
- While the specific show remains unconfirmed, it will not be The Mandalorian, leaving options like the Ahsoka Tano series.
