STAR WARS REBELS: FORGOTTEN ACTOR APPEARANCES
The animated series “Star Wars Rebels” has become a significant addition to the Star Wars universe, introducing new characters and revisiting familiar ones. Several well-known actors made appearances in the series, some of which may have slipped under the radar of even the most dedicated fans. One such example is Genevieve O’Reilly, who reprised her role as Mon Mothma, a prominent leader of the Rebel Alliance. O’Reilly first played Mon Mothma in the film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and later brought the character to “Star Wars Rebels” in Season 3, Episode 18, “Secret Cargo.” Her role became more prominent throughout Season 4.
Another notable appearance was by Forest Whitaker, who returned as Saw Gerrera, a character he initially portrayed in “Rogue One.” In “Star Wars Rebels,” Gerrera appeared in two story arcs: Season 3’s “Ghosts of Geonosis” and Season 4’s “In the Name of the Rebellion.” Whitaker’s character was depicted as a radical who often clashed with the more conventional methods of the Rebellion. Additionally, Billy Dee Williams made a surprise appearance as Lando Calrissian in the Season 1 episode “Idiot’s Array,” where he became embroiled with the main characters after a game of Sabacc.
The series also saw the return of several actors from “The Clone Wars,” including Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano and Sam Witwer as Darth Maul. James Arnold Taylor and Matt Lanter made cameo appearances as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, respectively. Furthermore, Stephen Stanton reprised the role of Tarkin and lent his voice to the older Obi-Wan, adding another layer of continuity to the series.
These appearances not only enriched the narrative of “Star Wars Rebels” but also provided a sense of continuity within the larger Star Wars universe. By bringing back familiar voices and characters, the series created a bridge between different eras of Star Wars storytelling, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Filipino Translation:
Isa pang kilalang appearance ay si Forest Whitaker, na nagbalik bilang Saw Gerrera, isang character na una niyang ginampanan sa "Rogue One." Sa "Star Wars Rebels," lumabas si Gerrera sa dalawang story arcs: Season 3's "Ghosts of Geonosis" at Season 4's "In the Name of the Rebellion." 'Yung character ni Whitaker ay isang radical na madalas nagka-clash sa mas traditional na approach ng Rebellion. Bukod pa diyan, si Billy Dee Williams nagkaroon ng surprise appearance bilang Lando Calrissian sa Season 1 episode na "Idiot's Array," kung saan nakasama siya ng mga main characters after isang game ng Sabacc.
Nagbalik rin 'yung ilang actors from "The Clone Wars," tulad ni Ashley Eckstein bilang Ahsoka Tano at si Sam Witwer bilang Darth Maul. Sina James Arnold Taylor at Matt Lanter nagkaroon din ng cameo appearances bilang Obi-Wan Kenobi at Anakin Skywalker, ayon sa pagkakasunod. Dagdag pa diyan, si Stephen Stanton nag-reprise ng role ni Tarkin at siya rin ang nag-voice kay old Obi-Wan, kaya mas naramdaman 'yung continuity sa series.
Itong mga appearances hindi lang nagpabongga sa kwento ng "Star Wars Rebels," pero nagbigay din ng sense of continuity sa buong Star Wars universe. Dahil sa pagbalik ng mga familiar voices at characters, parang naging tulay ang series sa iba't ibang eras ng Star Wars storytelling, kaya't both longtime fans at mga newcomers ay na-appeal dito.
10 Actors You Forgot Were in Star Wars Rebels was first published here.
