It was recently leaked that Rogue One’s Saw Gerrera would soon show up in Season 3, and it has now been confirmed actor Forest Whitaker is indeed reprising the role for the animated series, and he’ll be quite different in his nearly-here debut.
This past weekend marked the first time the Star Wars cinematic universe diverted from its trilogy format to give audiences a new adventure with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The franchise’s TV efforts, however, have always told side-narratives, and Star Wars Rebels is currently crafting many interesting and logical connections between the various films.