‘Star Wars Resistance’ Synopsis Introduces The Show’s Main Character
Lucasfilm’s animatedStar Warsseries are beginning to kick into high gear.
Following theannouncementof the return of the belovedStar Wars: The Clone Wars, we have learned a little more about the anime-inspiredStar Wars Resistance.The synopsis for the first episode has hit the internet, revealing the main character and some new plot details for the highly anticipated Disney XD series.
The German Disney-XD channel has released a synopsis for the first episode ofStar Wars Resistance.German websiteFernsehserienfirst reported the details, which have since been deleted from the website. However, this is the internet and the internet is forever. According to the synopsis (viaScreenRant),Star Wars Resistancewill run for 22 episodes, with the first episode titled “The Recruit.”
GermanStar Warsfan JediFlorian translated the synopsis onTwitter:
Resistance fighter Poe Dameron tasks young pilot Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono with spying on the First Order. At the time, little was known about the secretive organization and its strength.
In order to fulfill his mission, Kaz travels to the space station Colossus, which is being used by many ships as a port to refuel and do repairs. However, there are also dangerous races taking place there. After Kaz bragged with his piloting skills at his arrival there, he is soon drawn into one of the races…
Star Warsfans: Meet Kaz. It seems like this whippersnapper pilot will fall under the tutelage of Poe Dameron, which should be interesting considering that Poe is a bit of a hothead himself.
The synopsis falls in line with Disney’searlier announcementthat the series would take place in the time betweenReturn of the JediandThe Force Awakens. The series will feature appearances fromForce Awakenscharacters like Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma.Oscar IsaacandGwendoline Christiewill both return to voice the characters they’ve played in live-action. And with BB-8 taking a prominent part in the promo image, expect him to roll in at some point as well.
Star Wars Resistancehails fromDave Filoni, creator of the animatedStar Wars Rebels. “The idea forStar Wars Resistancecame out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots,” Filon said. “My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”
TheStar Wars Resistancevoice cast includesChristopher Sean(Days of Our Lives),Suzie McGrath(East Enders),Scott Lawrence(Legion),Myrna Velasco(Elena of Avalor),Josh Brener(Silicon Valley),Donald Faison(Scrubs),Bobby Moynihan(DuckTales),Jim Rash(Community) andRachel Butera(Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time).
Star Wars Resistanceis currently in production and will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the U.S. and on Disney XD around the world.
