‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season 3 Sets Fall Premiere Date
Months beforeRogue One: A Star Wars Storyhits theaters,Star Wars Rebelswill give us our next chance to disappear into the galaxy far, far away. And now we know exactly when the new season will arrive. Disney has announced a fall release date forStar Wars Rebelseason 3 which, among other things, will officially induct Legends favorite Grand Admiral Thrawninto theStar Warscanon. Get all the details on theStar Wars Rebelsseason 3 premiere date below.
As announced via press release today,Star Wars Rebelsseason 3 will kick off with a one-hour premiere episode on Saturday,September 24at 9:30 PM. Grand Admiral Thrawn will make his first appearance in the episode, voiced byLars Mikkelsen, as will another new character named Bendu, played byTom Baker. Not caught up with season 2 yet? No worries — you’ll get your chance whenStar Wars Rebelsseason 2 hits Blu-ray and DVD on August 30.
While Thrawn has never been in any of theStar Warsmovies, he became a fan favorite character thanks to Timothy Zahn’s novels from the ’90s. Those books were categorized asStar Wars Legendsafter Disney took over the franchise, but his appearance inStar Wars Rebelsofficially makes him a canon character. And he’s even getting a new novel next year, to be written by Zahn and simply titledThrawn.
Less is known about Bendu.At Star Wars Celebration,Star Wars RebelscreatorDave Filonidescribed him as a “big old creature” and a “quirky character” who differs from other types of Force-sensitive characters we’ve met before.
And of course, returning voice cast members includeFreddie Prinze Jr.as Kanan,Vanessa Marshallas Hera,Steve Blumas Zeb,Tiya Sircaras Sabine,Taylor Grayas Ezra,Dee Bradley Bakeras Captain Rex, Captain Gregor, and Commander Wolffe,Sam Witweras Darth Maul, andDavid Oyelowoas Agent Kallus.
Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before. In season three, Ezra and Sabine take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.
