Entertainment

Star Wars: Ashoka launches exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar August 23

The new, original, live-action series from Lucasfilm features Rosario Dawson in the lead role

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 08 Jun 2023 5:00PM

Star Wars: Ashoka launches exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar August 23
As former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson brings to life an iconic animated Star Wars character. – Pic courtey of Disney+ Hotstar, June 8, 2023

DISNEY+ Hotstar has revealed August 23 as the premiere date for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Ahsoka. To celebrate the upcoming series, Disney+ Hotstar also debuted a new TV spot and three images from the series.   

Set after the fall of the Empire – as seen in Return of the Jedi – Star Wars: Ahsoka follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. 

Much of the plot is still held in secret, including the role the evil Sith might play in it. – Pic courtey of Disney+ Hotstar
Much of the plot is still held in secret, including the role the evil Sith might play in it. – Pic courtey of Disney+ Hotstar

In addition to Rosario Dawson in the title role, Ahsoka stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, David Tennant as Huyang, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Eman Esfandi appearing as Ezra Bridger. 

Natasha Liu Bordizzo is Sabine Wren, in the first live action depiction of a character that first appeared in the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. – Pic courtey of Disney+ Hotstar
Natasha Liu Bordizzo is Sabine Wren, in the first live action depiction of a character that first appeared in the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. – Pic courtey of Disney+ Hotstar

The series is written by Dave Filoni, who executive produces alongside Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist is co-executive producer. – The Vibes, June 8, 2023

Related News

Entertainment / 2y

‘Moving’ breaks records to become most viewed Korean series on Disney+

Entertainment / 2y

What’s new on Netflix: September 2023

Music / 2y

Just hum that tune to find the official version on YouTube

Entertainment / 2y

Netflix releases Rebel Moon teaser trailer, art

Entertainment / 2y

Three things you need to know about ‘Ahsoka’

Entertainment / 2y

‘The Little Mermaid’ to debut on Disney+ next month

Spotlight

Opinion

Ronnie Liu: What we should truly rejoice over is not the victory of any single party

Sports & Fitness

Ronaldo silences critics with historic World Cup double as Portugal cruise to victory

Malaysia

Foreign student held as police probe suspected murder of female student

Malaysia

Student seen crying with hair pulled in alleged bullying incident (video)

Malaysia

Indonesian woman jailed 6 years for trafficking teenager for sexual exploitation in Tawau

Malaysia

Govt's 2026 fuel subsidy expense may reach RM37.2b despite Budi Madani diesel savings

Malaysia

Johor PRN: Maszlee accepts invitation to debate with Onn Hafiz

Malaysia

Home Ministry: Synthetic drugs now a major threat; East Coast most affected

Malaysia

Drug-positive man crashes into Terengganu Hospital emergency zone glass door

Malaysia

Bar Council voices reservations over planned split of AGC and prosecutor roles