

When asked about how she felt when she learned that her character would be getting a new live-action series, Eckstein stated that she was excited. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Eckstein has looked back on Ahsoka's journey from her animated beginnings to her upcoming live-action series and reflected on what the character has meant to her and Star Wars. Related: Why The Mandalorian Didn't Cast Ashley Eckstein As Ahsoka Many predicted that she would die at the end of the series due to her absence in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, but she has since lived on in other franchise media, including the live-action television series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and her forthcoming show, Ahsoka. However, as the series progressed, Ahsoka's arc was treated with care, and she became one of the most nuanced characters in the entire show. Initially, Ahsoka's introduction received a mixed-to-negative response from fans calling her annoying and pandering to younger audiences. The animated film served as an entry point to The Clone Wars television show that followed the exploits of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker as they fought the Separatists during the Clone Wars.
