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Actress Rosario Dawson took on the role of fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano for the character’s live-action appearances. The Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, first introduced in theClone Warsanimated series, received her solo series with 2023’sAhsoka.The series reunited the character with her former master, played by Hayden Christensen.
Despite Christensen’s reputation of being intense and dedicated to his lightsaber duels, Dawson revealed that another actor in the franchise was equally if not more heavy-handed with a lightsaber. Here is what Dawson had to say about her lightsaber duels in theAhsokaand her hopes for future installments of the series.
Rosario Dawson CallsAhsokaCo-Stars Ray Stevenson and Hayden Christensen Intense Lightsaber Users
Rosario Dawsonfirst played Ahsoka Tano in live-action during the second season ofThe Mandalorian. The character later received her solo series, titledAhsoka, which sawHayden Christensenreprise his role as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader.
Following the first season’s conclusion, Dawson and Christensen sat down for a detailed breakdown of the series’ biggest moments withEntertainment Weekly. During the interview, Dawson was asked about working with Christensen, since the latter has a reputation for being intense in lightsaber duel scenes.
Between Ray Stevenson and Hayden, I don’t know who was more heavy-handed. There would definitely be moments where I’m like, We’re pretending to kill me — right, guys?
Dawson made the above statement about Christensen and co-starRay Stevenson, who played Baylan Skoll, a former Jedi turned mercenary, in the series. Dawson’s comments suggest that both her co-stars put quite a lot of effort and hard work into making their lightsaber battles appear realistic.
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Furthermore, Christensen joked that Dawson also took some hard swings at him during the filming of their lightsaber scenes. However, the actor clarified that the entire process was extremely fun for the duo and there were no major mishaps on set during filming despite the intensity they put into the scenes.
Rosario Dawson Reveals If Hayden Christensen Will Appear inAhsokaSeason 2
During the same interview, Dawson also spoke aboutpotential plans for season 2 ofAhsokaand if Christensen would reprise his role in it. The actress explained that the season 2 finale indicates Anakin had left several more holographic messages for his former Padawan.
Dawson admitted that she wanted to explore more ways for the two characters to interact in the future.
We’ve gotten to see from the films now into the show that he’s been able to become this force ghost that brings him back to Anakin.
Dawson made the above statement, expressing an interest in seeing Anakin return as a Force Ghost to guide Ahsoka in future seasons. Meanwhile, Stevenson’s Baylan Skoll is also likely to feature in season 2, but it remains unclear if the role will be recast after the actor’s untimely passing in 2023.
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Series creator Dave Filoni admitted that the ending of season 1 was writtenkeeping Skoll’s story in mind, so we will likely see the character again. In January 2024, Lucasfilmannouncedthat a second season of the series was officially in development, but currently does not have a fixed release date or production timeline.
Ahsokais streaming on Disney+.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
