Here’s an unexpected treat for “Star Wars” fans on their favorite annual holiday, May the 4th: a follow-up to the acclaimed 2022 animated series “Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi.” And fans of that series should expect more of the same from “Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire.” The six-episode new season shares the same animation style as its predecessor along two all-new stories.
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The heroes of those stories will be familiar to diehard “Star Wars” fans, too. Fans of “Ahsoka” and “Star Wars: The Clones Wars,” take note. Set in different areas, the upcoming series follows two warriors on divergent paths: Morgan Elsbeth as she thirsts for vengeance in the midst of an expanding empire, and former Jedi Barriss Offee as she seeks refuge in a galaxy she doesn’t recognize anymore. And expect other fan favorite characters to show up, too, like Thrawn, General Grievous, and more.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire,” courtesy of Disney+:
“Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
Voice cast for the new series includes Diana Lee Inosanto, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, Wing T. Chao, Lars Mikkelsen, Jason Isaacs, and Matthew Wood. Dave Filoni creates the series and serves as supervising director. He also executive produces the series with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck. Josh Rimes also co-executive produces, with Alex Spotswood also on board as senior producer.
All six episodes of “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” premiere exclusively on Disney+ on May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day. Watch a trailer for the upcoming series below.