Star Wars: Ahsoka Rumor Hints At Villainous Rescue Mission

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The apparent plot of the upcoming Disney Plus series Star Wars: Ahsoka just got a little more interesting, as a casting rumor now hints at a pretty significant plot detail. A returning character appears to be playing an important role in the new show, and it suggests a rather unexpected twist regarding one highly-anticipated villain.

Given how Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano is already rumored to return to The Mandalorian, it makes sense that the two shows would continue to share a connection throughout their respective runs. In this case, that connection seemingly relates to another character seen in Ahsoka's first episode of the latter series. As the former Jedi is off on her own after the events of The Clone Wars and the original Star Wars trilogy, she is seen going after Grand Admiral Thrawn, who disappeared at the end of the series Star Wars Rebels. She does this by way of a former magistrate.

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According to a rumor from Making Star Wars, the magistrate will be making a significant appearance in Ahsoka. The scoop site reports that, based on several unconfirmed sources, the character Morgan Elsbeth will be featured prominently in the entire series. In The Mandalorian, Elsbeth was played by actress and stuntwoman Diana Lee Inosanto. She was established as a strong connection to Grand Admiral Thrawn and one who likely knows where he is. While she was defeated in her one-episode appearance, her time with the franchise may not be over yet.

While the casting of Thrawn continues to defy expectations and any confirmations, he will likely show up in the Ahsoka series. But now, thanks to the rumor regarding Morgan Elsbeth's return, fans have a better idea of how it might