Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo on 'Ahsoka' | Entertainment Weekly

[@danielhales8169]

I was 8 when Ahsoka was first introduced, I will be 24 when the Ahsoka series comes out. She is my Luke Skywalker, or Anakin or Ezra or Rey, I have grown up with this character cannot wait for this show to come out!

[@glenwaldrop8166]

The new trilogy should have been about Ahsoka.

[@957kakashi]

I’m happy to hear this as a *slightly* older fan. Anakin was my anakin. Like I was far too young and he was already Vader and I knew that’s where he was destined to go. But I was a literal child, like not even as old as you were (I was 5 at best) when episode 1 came out. So I identified with young anakin so so much. So thru the movies and clone wars content, that’s who I “grew up with”. Ashoka was like my younger brother in that because of it, like I saw myself in anakin and more so him in someone like ashoka etc. the want to protect them or be their guide etc. Luke is like someone I can see part of myself in, but he’s more representative of what I’d hope my kid to be or like I guess how I as identifying with anakin would want a child to go on and be kind of? Idk I love Luke hard to put how I see him in this discussion lmao…. Anyway my point is, at 28, anakin was my “anakin” and point of reference like to myself. But I love ashoka Ezra and the rest just as those who’d be my younger sibling or nephews or etc to guide. So you having that connection with ashoka, I see as it carrying into the next generation the same way just this other character and it’ll continue on that chain. But I felt the exact same way, just had it with anakin. And those like me would be the older sibling / fan there to see your success basically. I can’t wait to watch this show either, just from the view of “look at my person all grown up”. And I can’t wait for you and those even younger who maybe had Ezra be their starting point etc pass it on down again and again!!!

[@Pinkielover]

I was around when Luke was the thing never liked the character... ahsoka is my fav ...I was always a Yoda and Obi-Wan fan

[@glenwaldrop8166]

@@957kakashi The age you watch them the first time really does affect how you see them. I was grown with kids by the time Hayden Christenson got the role, I saw my kids, my much younger brothers in Anakin, maybe one of their friends struggling on his path. I probably did feel like Obi Wan, young, not quite ready for any of the jobs that I had but doing them all the same. Ahsoka was like watching a true prodigy finally figure out how to get out of her own way, once it clicked she was good. She also refused to bow to authority when that authority was wrong, huge point for her.

[@zyzzlivesinallofus7531]

She is my Luke Aswell was 8 and. She was introduced will be 23 when the series comes out...it love that I grew up along side of her

[@bennozoid1]

Natasha was born to play Sabine! Perfect casting!

[@Mateocabrera2389]

We haven’t even seen her act as the character yet. Calm down

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Animated Sabine didn't sound like an Aussie.

[@beegsouprice3221]

There’s this crazy thing called acting where you can change your accent. You’ll be shocked to discover where Tom Holland is from.

[@connorgarvin2056]

@@TheMrPeteChannel damn bro probably the best time to tell you dr strange and spiderman are british actors, and thor is aussie, theres a thing called accent change

[@alolmedo389]

To be a little truthful to Sabine's character I wish Natasha would have a little more tan. Rosario's tan would be perfect for Sabine.

[@zyzzlivesinallofus7531]

One of the best developed characters in star wars... I bet Dave will give it his all in this series... he's been building upto this for about 15 years

[@Lauritsv1]

Dave wont let ANYONE destroy ahsoka as a character that is Why i have faith with ahsoka

[@ConnerFilms]

I still can’t believe people hated her when the clone wars first came out.

[@chiefyt9250]

@@ConnerFilms I can. She was annoying then.

[@suddenimpulse030]

As long as there is no dumb Deus ex machina bullshit like in Rebels it will be good.

[@VenKilledVanitas]

@@ConnerFilms Go back and watch season 1 of Clone Wars, it’s not hard to see why. It’s a good thing Filoni developed her so well as time went along so we all could grow to love her as a character!

[@CometStar100]

Ahsoka is going to be awesome. It has been my most anticipated Star Wars series since it was announced. I can't wait!

[@CometStar100]

@Stormtrooper gamer How? This show is supposed to be more of a Rebels sequel show while also being an Ahsoka show. This season is probably going to really focus on the search for Ezra while also explaining what happened to Ahsoka in between episodes 4-6.

[@g3eneralz382]

@@CometStar100 and both Rebels and Ahsoka are onle of my favorite Star Wars things in general so it is going to be great

[@CometStar100]

@@g3eneralz382 Yeah both Ezra, Ahsoka and Thrawn are in my top 10 favorite Star Wars characters of all time. Also Rebels is my favorite Star Wars show so I'm really hyped for this series!

[@suddenimpulse030]

As long as there is no dumb Deus ex machina bullshit like in Rebels it will be good.

[@kjydlonge2896]

Don't get your hopes up too high considering it is disney who makes it and they don't really seem to understand what star wars is, they just doing it for the money

[@Nek0xGG]

Hearing Rosario talking about Ahsoka is incredible, she knows her very well. Also can't wait to see Natasha as Sabine.

[@melomane2010]

Ahsoka is my favorite Star Wars character. I cannot wait for this.

[@tessa5233]

I hope sabine still has her freaking awesome hair

[@thevagrantgaming]

Seems like it based on the teaser trailer shot. At least from the back.

[@Squiddy-go1du]

You like that hair? In my opinions her season 4 finale hair style looked the worst.

[@tessa5233]

@@Squiddy-go1du yeah i didnt like the short hair as much but before that it was great

[@biberflub]

i know, i will legit cry if she still has the buzz cut

[@Josh_Lee_Henderson]

@@tessa5233 I think her hair should be that short length for continuity reasons, especially if it's true that we'll get that finale scene again in live action. I agree though that I MUCH prefer her with longer hair. Maybe there will be a time jump in the show though and her hair can start growing longer

[@adolfopena7358]

I hope Sabine is a co-lead with Ahsoka for more character development.

[@user_hxngclxxd]

It seems that she fully understands Ahsoka I love her❤️❤️

[@rocklinsreactions1807]

Ashoka was to me at first an unwelcome addition to the star wars universe. Through clone wars and rebels and now with the new live action shows she has easily become one of the top 5 characters for me. Best development in all star wars in my opinion

[@MeyaRoseGirl]

I knew there was an initial knee-jerk reaction to her in the fandom when she was first introduced. I never felt that. I was going to give her a chance without any expectation, and while I can understand why people may not have liked her much in those early season 1 episodes, I really didn't mind. She felt real. A young, energetic, talented girl eager to prove herself, and being thrown into a WAR at age 14. She had to grow up fast, and her progression feels so natural and realistic. I love that she was always this sponge for knowledge. She took lessons from everyone around her, not just the Jedi, so I would argue that she's probably the most well-rounded person in all of Star Wars. Her character arc paved the way for Ezra's arc. I love something Ezra said to Kanan at one point that Kanan didn't just teach him how to be a Jedi, he taught him how to be a good person, and THAT'S why we love Ahsoka. She's more than just a Jedi. She's a good person who happens to have Jedi training.

[@rocklinsreactions1807]

@@MeyaRoseGirl to be fair I was still pretty young when clone wars first aired in 2008 so all I had in my head was... "what? since when did anakin have a padawan? They never mention her in revenge of the sith!" But by the end of the show I was all for it and was extremely sad to see her leave the jedi order. Which is when I was like wait do I love ashoka? Yes yes I do.

[@Pinkielover]

always a welcome addition..I'm original trilogy born and I always loved her character

[@blopssom]

@@MeyaRoseGirl well said !

[@arctic_haze]

I think it was by design. George Lucas and Dave Filoni wanted her to start as an annoying teenager and then grow up. They succeeded in creating a character we really learned to like.

[@s.p..smdness8748]

I just want a full episode of just Luke and Ahsoka speaking when they meet for the first time.

[@suddenimpulse030]

They better fix his fucked up AI generated face then.

[@Peter-sw1mb]

Same

[@shiby1860]

book of boba fett episode 6, they had a small wholesome moment

[@carlosandres7006]

Thank the force they didn’t bore us with that

[@FriendsWithMatt]

Luke or anakin

[@magicalpig6542]

Rosario is literally more than PERFECT for the role. She was literally born to play her

[@ahsokatanofanboy8292]

Agree

[@ncard00]

Savannah Steyn will play a younger Ahsoka fighting Anakin on mustafar in the Ahsoka show.

[@magicalpig6542]

@@ncard00 wait how do you know? Has this been said somewhere??

[@dredog710]

@@magicalpig6542 hes just talking out of his ass

[@jacksonconley5117]

Is this true ​@@ncard00?

[@nessie46]

I saw A New Hope on opening day in 1977 and have been a die-hard fan ever since and I can honestly say that, for me, Ahsoka is by far the best character ever introduced to the franchise. She has grown so much since she was that obnoxious youngling in The Clone Wars movie. She embodies everything Star Wars is about and I adore her.

[@DominickRuocco]

Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Rosario Dawson are perfect castings for Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren. They are so incredibly beautiful. 😍

[@jessehiggins6018]

I cannot wait for this show! I love Rosario as Ahsoka!!!

[@RealParadoxed]

who doesnt lmao

[@suddenimpulse030]

Needs to be more orange

[@thelastshaneperson]

Nice interview. They have great chemistry off screen... I look forward to seeing them work together.

[@Special_Agent_NSB]

Star Wars fans are very lucky to have such a fine actor playing Ahsoka. Rosario Dawson is perfectly cast.

[@dennisoland6823]

Can`t wait, she played Ashoka so well in Mando and boba fett

[@nolanoshiro2083]

hard for me to get over the age, she is going to look older than Anakin in season 2

[@102mertcan]

Rosario really know star wars animation series,I am happy for that because it makes her more passionate for Ahsoka.

[@grogu1986]

Ahsoka is gonna be absolutely incredible. Can’t wait!

[@xR0N1Nx]

Rosario is so awesome, and incredibly prefect to play Ahsoka. I can't wait

[@ChuckUFarly]

These two are so spot on perfect to play Sabine and Ahsoka. Can‘t wait!

[@paqshet4648]

If everyone looked at Star Wars as Rosario Dawson, there would be world peace.

[@muchicmovie]

both are absolutely beautiful ❤ thank you for the nice interview😘

[@CrazBears]

I absolutely love Ashoka and Sabine. The casting for these characters can not be more perfect. What a great series so far. Star Wars forever.

[@CarlLepeltier]

The genuine feel and pure humanity of this interview is a true delight. 💖💫✨ Huge thanks to you, ladies ! 🙌🙌✨✨ #NatashaLiuBordizzo #RosarioDawson #SabineWren #AhsokaTano

[@williethomas5116]

That's why I screeched with joy when I learned Rosario was playing Ahsoka. I just knew she would nail it.

[@CarlLepeltier]

@@williethomas5116 You are oh so right ! I was feeling exactly the same as you :) It was for sure that she was gonna infuse so much heart into this so beloved character... 💖✨ And that's exactly how it went ^___^ So lucky we are we're gonna see so much more from her in that role, moving forward... 😍

[@williethomas5116]

@@CarlLepeltier She is what I call a bonafide scene stealer. Whatever she is in she shines. Two standout performances in movies that weren't the best comes mind. Percy Jackson and Zombieland Double Tap. They weren't terrible. But had she not appeared in her role they wouldn't have been nearly as good.

[@scarlettwoman7880]

Natasha gives me Sabine vibes! What a great roll for the young actor. We never got Sabine’s growth in the way we got Ezra and so for my hope is this series allows Sabine to grow out of her painful youth and into the leader I think that was always hinted at throughout Rebels. As for Ashoka, we have now seen so much of her youth to young woman but very little of what became of her in the aftermath of her realising what happened to her master and friend Anakin and how that awful truth effected her. So far, I have loved the first two episodes with Ashoka. She is stoic and untrusting even if she knows there is good people out there. But it’s also like she does not trust herself to see the potential in others anymore. Finally, I feel like I have been waiting for this show for too long!

[@DaddyDoom]

Been reviewing Clone Wars with the missus, who never saw it, and young Ahsoka truly seems to have been designed based on a young Rosario Dawson. The bone structure of the face, the full lips, the eyes... Its just uncanny. Natasha Liu also seems a dead on cast. Can't wait to see both in full dressing and kickin' ass, and quite anxious to know who is going to play Thrawn, Hera (Mary Elizabeth Winstead???) and Ezra.

[@emilflognoid1532]

Wow she looks exactly like Sabine, that’s awesome

[@darthrevan-]

I'm loving the series so far its fricking awesome

[@hannakowalska6253]

I'm really lookig for Sabine and Ezra Reunion

[@biberflub]

SAME GIRL OMG 🤗😍

[@suddenimpulse030]

Don't need constant romances in star wars. Go watch romance movie

[@dontrellmayfieldjr2868]

@@suddenimpulse030 all the Romancing tragedies are predictable. The way I see Ezra & Sabine becoming romance is unpredictable. They are the same like Kanan & Hera was... with the same influence.

[@yungchum2073]

Absolutely love her as Ahsoka.

[@sideshowparker]

I want a lil flashback with Hayden that’s all see those two in live action TOGETHER

[@stormtrooper-313tk]

Natasha is so cute 🥺

[@events.losglobos]

This is a great choice for Sabine! I hope they show her blowing things up and spray painting!

[@LaraA55]

Aussie Natasha is perfect as Sabine...looks like her and has the background swordsmanship and fighting skills. I am beyond thrilled for this Rebels sequel in live action. As for Rosario...perfection as Ahsoka. Dave F knows what he is doing. Counting down till 2023

[@pr_dnce]

I’ll never get over how much this woman looks exactlyyyyyy like Sabine wren. And I just wrapped a rewatch! It’s WILDDD. Crying

[@jmppodcast]

Wow. From watching the show, I was not aware they were capable of the range of emotions shown during this interview.

[@loyalcynic772]

surprisingly positive and refreshing optimism behind the scenes, it seems. these behemoth franchise names doesn't permit fans to bully the actors or crew for just doing their best. we all are

[@TheRumblewagon]

My goodness. How can you look at Natasha and NOT consider Sabine to be one of the best characters, period!?! She's like an ethereal angel.

[@britaincook4987]

I was 7 years old when I first watched Ahsoka on screen and to be able to grow up with her now being 21 there are no words to say how I am feeling about this. I'm so so excited to see where Dave takes Ahsoka because he knows how much we love her if not him loving her more since she was created by him. It was just having that honor meeting Ashley Eckstein and now I wanna meet Rosario Dawnson to tell her thank you also for bringing our beautiful character that we love so much to life.

[@davidsmith3623]

I hope we get to see Sabine and Ezra reunite so they can be together always!!

[@emeraldcity789]

It would be nice to have one earned romantic relationship that stands the test of time.

[@davidsmith3623]

@@emeraldcity789 Agreed. I sick of all romances ending in tragedy

[@MarvelStationTH]

Yes they're did.

[@Lamplighter888]

They are so happy and sweet to each other.

[@zagnut36]

I have said this once before but I gotta say it again Natasha even looks like Sabean without the hair and props and such its like someone found her drew the creator of Sabean Off of Natashas look and then when Natasha got old enough to actually take on the caritor in real life it was like art imitating life to an extent PS I'm dyslexic, and I hate spell check sometimes lol and Rosario looks amazing !!!

[@GFM1980]

I love rosario as ahsoka...

[@JakR4bbit]

These actresses couldn't have been more perfectly cast. Ahsoka was a great experience watching these women be amazing in their roles.

[@Azhureus]

Ahsoka is the best written character in entire Star Wars (cannon wise that is). Dave nailed this character ! And I cant wait see Sabine as well ofcs :)

[@ahsokatanofanboy8292]

Rosario best actress

[@RyuuToon]

Rosario really found her version of Ahsoka, when I watch her on screen I just see Ahsoka.

[@joshuaweston6531]

I've been looking forward to this!

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

you ladies just keep doing what Dave and John tell you to do and us fans are going to be right there with you.

[@mortlow6688]

Its amazing much better than expected... For me Rogue One, Andor and Ahsoka best from Disney so far...

[@ballroomscott]

Everything they're saying makes so much sense now that I've seen the first two episodes!

[@fyvp007]

Such an amazing show with amazing performances!

[@jamesh.5765]

Lady playing Sabine is perfect!

[@Spiritualwarriorrecovery]

Holy smokes Rosario is attractive.😍 Both of them are.😍

[@evangelinemacasil6964]

See Rosario in “Rent”

[@bhoqeem1975]

Favreau and Filoni are literally the best for star wars universe right now. Massive respect for them both.

[@TaroZak]

Love em both, can’t wait!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Natasha! Thanks, Rosario! Thanks, EW! 🌌

[@diegoruidiaz]

Rosario has that love/peacefull aura, she's more than perfect to play Ahsoka

[@Daniel73-23]

more like a smug and arrogant aura! It really is bad!

[@jrromman]

So blessed to have Rosario as the caretaker of this beloved character.

[@TheRealCoryKent]

That's a wonderful point to be made about Star Wars. No character is really a side character. There's hardly anyone who's a MacGuffin. All the characters we see for more than a few minutes are integral to the story. Love it! 🙂

[@wicked8576]

both equally awesome in this show, could not think of a more perfect fit for those two.. :D

[@MorganRhysGibbons]

Each of these two actors are more attractive and endearing than the other, and it just goes on and on like that forever.

[@ladygrey7425]

Natasha for Sabine and Mensa Massoud for Ezra were such perfect casting choices. I can't wait to see their dynamic play out on the big screen. (If I do not get at least a warm hug I will run all the way to California and strangle Dave with his own Stetson)

[@AlexBelmont2103]

It was such a warm hug!!!

[@AndrewNation13]

Glad I landed on this channel today, what a beautiful relaxing set, for heaven sakes where do they find these beautiful actors? These two are talking but im all staring off.. mind wandering 😅🙏

[@vagabon5130]

one the coolest scenes was when Ahsoka and Hera were in that ops center and Hera started questioning dude man about shipment of that hyper driver core. a mean tone of great scenes the entire show but i enjoyed THIS one bc if you've scene the other series and you know abt Hera you know Hera knows her shit. she can pilot ANYTHING and it was just cool to see the moment happen detailing her as a character. she's a general for a reason.

[@jtjr26]

Rosario Dawson is a real pro in this interview. She said a lot without actually saying anything specific about the show.

[@joric_orara]

Thanks!😊

[@jokoholic]

Perfect casting. ❤❤❤🎉

[@joshuaweston6531]

They're both really pretty!

[@ianguignet757]

Both of them are awesome

[@greyman003]

I love Ahsoka. Great character.

[@DeanBarryStuff]

Natasha being an Aussie just made her 100% cooler.

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Two attractive ladies… two awesome characters, Ahsoka and Sabine. I actually own a Sabine Legion miniature 😊 Ps they nailed in regards to casting and in regards to the plot and I love the show 😊 All in all great Star Wars 😊 ❤

[@nolanoshiro2083]

ahsoka is supposed to be about 6-10 years older, she looks old enough to be her mom

[@huntsman1999]

Omg this was a year ago! I just saw this today 😆

[@Tonycillian5]

Gotta say Natasha is fucking gorgeous and amazing casting for Sabine. Rosario is so good as Ashoka. I really hope we get to see a lot of Hayden Christensen as Anakin in Flashbacks and Force Ghost. Anakin's relationship with Ashoka is pivotal.

[@waynebrowne1063]

Cannot WAIT to see this!

[@SplashAttackTCG]

Holy cow Natasha is GORGEOUS.

[@jeff61177]

I’ve been watching Rosario since kids. She is mesmerizing. Love her

[@skeye4985]

Damn Rosario Dawson is gorgeous

[@edisonlu9070]

Tash represent Australia!!!!!!!!!!! Rosario is legendary!!!!

[@arthurwatts1680]

A year on and we are well into the series. I have never kept up with the universe the way fans do, but I was surprised when they 'resurrected' Anakin - definitely didn't see that coming. The Mandalorian remains my favorite Lucasfilm, but of all the SF on my screen over the last few years, Halo is still #1.

[@ikew3150]

Amazing show, decent acting and great writing!

[@plusch1437]

...and Ahsoka is the greatest of all cause she is none of the extremes light and dark, but the best of both! Rosario is perfect for that role!

[@ВікторЛі]

Анімовану Асоку зробили настільки живою, що для багатьох вона стала улюбленим персонажем Зоряних Війн. В порівнянні з анімованою, діснеївська Асока просто картонка.

[@johnlee2326]

I love Ahsoka and Sabine

[@allenmoon545]

This tv series is really awesome.

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

Asokha is just PERFECT to me.

[@silentloud]

gahd damn..Natasha looks soo dammmnn fine..and the accent makes it much much better..ohhh wwoow

[@supertedogpriken]

3:30 Compare what she says there with "snow white" and her view on acting. And snow white only needed to wear a dress, Sabine(Liu) has to wear a complete bodyarmor with a helmet on for many shoots. And she just said: We are spoiled actors. Love to hear that she appreciate basically everything and every one around her, and what they have done for he to be in that "situation"

[@iamJoeTheThird]

I love this!

[@ronsworld250]

I have been thirsting after Rosario for years.

[@matthewgandy9774]

I WATCHED THE STAR WARS REBEL SREIES AND NATASHA LOOKS LIKE SABINE 👍 👌 GREAT CASTING DONE

[@TEDSHOTTHAT]

Ok all these interviews wheres the damn trailer??

[@SheevPalps868]

Ahsoka has never been one of my favourite characters. But I’m definitely looking forward to this show, Rosario is a great actress.

[@holbvgbbbbkfz]

I'll cry when she talks to anikans force ghost

[@beyond_the_tequila_rift3194]

Episode 4 was FUCKING AMAZING and INTENSE!!!

[@Immy_Islam786]

Natasha is so fiiine Bruhh 😩

[@icy6129]

Can’t wait for the series she is so good at Ahsoka