Originally posted by Galan007
So apparently Lars Mikkelsen will be playing Thrawn in this.He's the guy who voiced Thrawn in Rebels(which, imo, was absolutely perfect), and he's also a solid actor... So that's a bit of good news. 👆
Mikkelsen is an excellent casting choice there. Well, anywhere, really. The guy is so well rounded as an actor.
Originally posted by Eli VantoI'm hoping Filoni actually uses some of the supplementary plot-points that were established in Zahn's canon Thrawn trilogy.
That is definitely good news. Lars is perfect for that role.I just wonder what role Thrawn is actually going to play?
What I want is: after the culmination of Rebels, Thrawn/Ezra were transported into the Unknown Regions, where Thrawn told Ezra about the Grysk species and the threat they pose to the entire galaxy. Ezra then formed a loose alliance with Thrawn, and they've been trying to hold off the Grysk all this time. Thrawn has now come back to the post-RotJ galaxy(taking advantage of the political chaos during this era) in search of new allies and resources to help further combat the Grysk threat... So he's not strictly a "villain", per se, and is not trying to reform the Empire or w/e. Once Ahsoka(and co.) realize this, they'll also [loosely] ally themselves with Thrawn, and aid he and Ezra in this cause. The Grysk are a BIG deal in Zahn's works.
...But what I'll likely get is: whatever the f*ck Filoni decides to do, regardless of previously established canon/supplementary material. I'm trying to stay optimistic, though. /shrug
Originally posted by RobtardLars is gold in pretty much every project he's attached to. So him being part of this series at least gives me some semblance of hope that it won't be complete dogshit.
Mikkelsen is an excellent casting choice there. Well, anywhere, really. The guy is so well rounded as an actor.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
I like Rebels. And thought Thrawn was a fitting and cool advesary for them. So dont mind at all.Although not sure how Rebels it will feel with Ahsoka around able to beat anyone.
I thought Rebels was good. But Kanan was pretty much the only character worth a damn in the show. Replacing the OT heroes with them and Ahsoka is a huge downgrade. It's also continue the trend of Luke being less and less important...
Originally posted by Galan007
I'm hoping Filoni actually uses some of the supplementary plot-points that were established in Zahn's canon Thrawn trilogy.
Don't kid yourself. No chance of this happening. Filoni doesn't give a rat's ass about continuity.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
^ It will take serious balls for them Not to make Thrawn the big bad in this.
IMO Thrawn has always been best as a villain. Never been a fan of Zahn retroactively trying to whitewash him.
Originally posted by Robtard
Wondering if he'll end up being the misunderstood anti-hero at first and then maybe the villain at the end.
Would make more sense the other way around.
Originally posted by ares834
I thought Rebels was good. But Kanan was pretty much the only character worth a damn in the show. Replacing the OT heroes with them and Ahsoka is a huge downgrade.
Yeah wont be the same without Kanan.
Originally posted by Darth ThorTrue, but the fact that Thrawn is completely absent from the Shadow Council(as of the recent ep. of Mando) also suggests that he isn't out there trying to rebuild the Empire and rule the galaxy... Or at least that he has different motives than the true Imperial loyalists we saw in the episode.
^ It will take serious balls for them Not to make Thrawn the big bad in this.
But yeah, who knows? /shrug
Originally posted by ares834Wish I could say you're wrong. 🙁
Don't kid yourself. No chance of this happening. Filoni doesn't give a rat's ass about continuity.
Trailer #2:
Originally posted by Galan007
Trailer #2:
Still looks pretty good.
But previews can be deceiving, I was hyped for Boba Fett and aside from a few good parts, that ended up taking a massive smelly dump on my chest.