[Thrawns] foil throughout Rebels was Hera,Filoni told Empire.
Pitting the two generals against one another is something that I find interesting.
Filoni also mentioned another character hed like to see with Thrawn.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera on Ahsoka.Image: Lucasfilm
Heres some good news for you Star Wars fans out there.
Plus, just from a story standpoint, it makes a lot of sense.
When might this happen?
Well, thats the issue.
Audiences might not see Ahsoka, Thrawn, and the crew again until 2026.
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