EW has an exclusive video of show creator Dave Filoni and executive producer Jon Favreau unboxing Ahsoka toys for the first time and geeking out, recorded in April at Star Wars Celebration in London.
“Is it becoming real?” Favreau asks.
“It’s becoming very real,” Filoni replies.
The toys include licensed products from Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, and Jazwares, ranging from elaborate talking action figures to plush Loth-cats. (There are also more than a few Choppers, the crotchety droid who first popped up in the animated Star Wars Rebels. One of the toys even had some parting words of wisdom: As Filoni and Favreau walk away, the Ahsoka action figure speaks in actress Rosario Dawson’s voice: “May the Force be with you.”
“Thanks, Ro!” Filoni replies.
At Star Wars Celebration, Filoni spoke to EW about shepherding Ahsoka’s story for the last 15 years and tracing her evolution from headstrong Padawan to wise warrior. He admitted that he wasn’t initially sure how the animated character would translate in live-action — at least not until Dawson came on board.
“I was very fortunate,” he said at the time. “The whole thing kind of came together for me with Rosario when we talked with her and when she put on the costume and became Ahsoka. I was like, you know, this is going to work. It really kind of was as simple as that.”
Take the link below to watch the video. Ahsoka starts with a two episode premiere on Disney+ on August 22nd, 2023, at 6pm PT and 9pm ET.
