Star Wars fans gather in NYC for advance screening of new 'Ahsoka' series

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan -- Star Wars fans across the galaxy and in the Tri-State area were in Times Square Thursday night.

A Star Wars 'Ahsoka' fan event had people lining up for the chance to screen the new series.
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The show stars Rosario Dawson, who will reprise her live-action portrayal of former Jedi Ahsoka Tano.

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Dawson previously portrayed the character in several episodes of 'The Mandalorian' and one episode of the spin-off series 'The Book of Boba Fett.'

'Ahsoka' is itself a spin-off from the popular Star Wars series 'The Mandalorian.'
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In addition to Ahsoka, the new series will feature several characters previously introduced in the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels.'

The two-episode premiere streams on Wednesday, August 23, only on Disney+.



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