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Introduced in the 2008 animated filmStar Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano has grown to become an integral character in the franchise. And Dave Filoni, who is currently working on a second season of the Disney+ seriesAhsoka, has recently revealed a key aspect the Star Wars creator George Lucas suggested about the character.
In a recent conversation withThe Acolytecreator, Leslye Headland, Filoni revealed that Lucas had advised him to focus on Ahsoka’s inherent capability and avoid depicting her as overwhelmed during her arc inThe Clone Wars.
George Lucas’ Suggestion For Ahsoka Tano’sThe Clone WarsArc
Played byRosario Dawsonin the franchise, Ahsoka Tano has emerged as one of the most formidable Jedi, confronting adversaries like Darth Maul and Darth Vader. This depiction also underscores her training under Anakin Skywalker and her innate strength in the Force.
Dave Filoni,the creator of shows likeThe Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett,andAhsoka, has revealed that such depiction was a directive from George Lucas since the character’s inception inThe Clone Wars.
In a recent conversation withThe Acolytecreator, Filoni delved into Ahsoka’s character development. He revealed that during the event of the 2008 film, they attempted to depict a moment of vulnerability for Ahsoka as she transitioned from being a Padawan to actively engaging in the conflicts of the wars.
‘The Acolyte’ Creator Leslye Headland Had to Overcome a Personal Challenge While Directing the Series Due to George Lucas’ “North Star”
However,George Lucassuggested a different approach for the character. Filonishared,
Ahsoka was such an interesting character to me. When we started, we had a very much, a shell-shock moment for her, that she was out of her depth. And I’ll never forget it, George watching and saying, ‘You guys are taking this a bit too seriously.’
He revealed that Lucas suggested against portraying Ahsoka Tano out of her depth but rather advised him to emphasize her capability. “He went on to explain that, like, even at a young age, she’s not out of her depth for any of this,”Filoni recalled.
Leslye Headland Reflected on George Lucas’s Filmmaking Legacy inThe Acolyte
During their discussion, Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland also discussed George Lucas’ foundational understanding of filmmaking and iconic storytelling.The Acolytecreator shared that while she did not find the special effects and the fighting choreographies critical, she did struggle to tap into the emotional depths of the show.
“Honestly, the times that I felt the most worried was not the special effects, the fighting choreography,”she said before adding,“It was the emotional stuff.”Filoni echoed this sentiment, underscoring Lucas’s insight into filmmaking and cultural symbolism.
One Integral Character in ‘The Acolyte’ Has a Surprising Connection to Ahsoka After Series Creator Tried to Follow in George Lucas’ Footsteps
“These things that George understood about filmmaking, understood about iconography, are things we still try to tap into,”he said. Headland described Lucas’s original vision as the guiding North Star, serving as a constant reference point for upholding the essence of Star Wars while continuing to innovate.
The Clone Wars, Ahsoka,andThe Acolyteare available to stream on Disney+.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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