In an interview posted over on The Hollywood Reporter, Forces of Destiny writer Jennifer Muro spoke about her involvement in working on Lucasfilm’s new animated micro-series. She states in the piece that the series will be continuing with new episodes in October, which will feature the series debut of Hera Syndulla from Star Wars Rebels. Muro also hints at the inclusion of new characters as well in future Forces of Destiny episodes, though she remains tight-lipped on exactly who those characters will be.
Muro said the following when asked what it was like working with actresses such as Felicity Jones and Daisy Ridley, who reprise their Star Wars theatrical on-screen roles in the animated series.
As a fan of the franchise, what has it been like having Daisy Ridley and Felicity Jones voice their characters for the series? I feel as if, for many fans, it’s added some credibility and legitimacy to the project.
It was thrilling that they wanted to be involved, and Lupita as well. It was so nice to have them with the TV actors and the voice actors — it brings the worlds together in a way I didn’t expect. It gives it more legitimacy, but beyond it being legitimate, it’s just wonderful for people who weren’t paying attention to go, “Oh, that’s surprising that [the movie cast] is doing that,” and it brings more attention to what we’re trying to accomplish. It was nice to have them in the mix.
