Darth Vader has returned! And he’s angry! A specialStar Wars Rebels Season 2trailer has just arrived from NYCC 2015. The Ghost crew is back. But they’re not alone! Get your first look at new allies, new starships, new Inquisitors, and much more as the fight against the Empire continues in the season premiere ofStar Wars Rebelson October 14, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
InStar Wars Rebels Season Two, past lives will be revealed and the destiny of our heroes will be changed forever. The transformative new season resumes with Imperial oppression on Lothal growing stronger and the rebels seeking out new allies and additional resources to sustain their fight against the evil Empire. With the help ofAhsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost enlists some old friends: ex-clone troopers who fought in the Clone Wars. As the rebels grow in number, so do their enemies. New Inquisitors are dispatched byDarth Vaderand sent to crush any threat of rebellion. Through dangerous rescue missions, thrilling space chases, and spectacularlightsaberduels - the bond of our rebel crew will be put to the test like never before.
Continuing the epic tradition of the legendaryStar Warssaga,Star Wars Rebelsunfolds between the events ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithandStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopeand tells the story of the motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost who together face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries and embark on thrilling adventures. The talented voice cast includesFreddie Prinze Jr.as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall as Hera, Steve Blum as Zeb,Tiya Sircaras Sabine, Taylor Gray as Ezra, Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano,Dee Bradley Bakeras Captain Rex, Captain Gregor and Commander Wolffe andDavid Oyelowoas Agent Kallus.
Star Wars Rebelsis created byDave Filoni(Star Wars: The Clone Wars),Simon Kinberg(X-Men: Days of Future Past,Sherlock Holmes), and Carrie Beck. The Lucasfilm Animation production is executive-produced byDave FiloniandSimon Kinberg, and co-executive produced by Henry Gilroy.Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Seventh Sister, who was recently revealed in a featurette and photo, is along for the ride in this latest sneak peek.
In March, Disney XD announced thatSarah Michelle Gellarhad signed on to voice a mysterious role in Season 2 ofStar Wars Rebels. Her character will make her debut inThe Lost Commanders, with the actress voicing a new Inquisitor, known as The Seventh Sister. The Seventh Sister is on a quest to destroy Ahsoka and the rest of the beloved Rebels. And she has some exciting new weapons in her arsenal, such as Mimic Droids, which can imitate anyone and report back to her.
Take a look at this latest Star Wars Rebels Season 2 preview. It has everything, including At-Ats, Pirate Jedi, and the promise of an epic lightsaber duel between Darth Vader, Kanan and Ezra. Who will win? And is all of this exciting action-packed footage only from the Star Wars Rebels Season 2 premiere episode? If so, this promises to be one heck of a trip as new episodes continue to debut throughout the fall.
