All Signs Point to ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Including Iconic Original Trilogy Character
Lucasfilm’s live-action television slate returns early next year after an unusually long break. At its D23 presentation in August, the studio confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere on Disney+ on January 20, 2027. It also debuted the season’s first teaser trailer.
The date stands out. By the time the new episodes arrive, more than three years will have passed since the first season ended in October 2023. That is one of the longest gaps between seasons for any live-action Star Wars series.
A Changed Landscape at Lucasfilm
The delay reflects a wider shift across the Mando-Verse, the connected group of Disney+ series that began with The Mandalorian in 2019. Lucasfilm released live-action series at a steady pace for several years. Moving Ahsoka into 2027 made 2026 the first year since 2019 without a new live-action Star Wars show.
The franchise turned to theaters instead, with The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) opening in May. Leadership also changed. After Kathleen Kennedy’s departure, Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni became co-President of Lucasfilm alongside Lynwen Brennan.
That context raises the stakes for the upcoming season. Of the live-action series, Ahsoka is the one most closely tied to Filoni’s animated work. It is expected to continue story threads from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.
The State of Play After Season 1
The first season ended with its heroes split between two galaxies. Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren remain stranded on Peridea, while Ezra Bridger has made it back to the known galaxy. Grand Admiral Thrawn also escaped Peridea and is again a serious threat to a New Republic that largely ignored warnings of his return.
An Unidentified Recurring Role
That split is central to a new fan theory about Tommie Earl Jenkins, whose Season 2 character has not been officially named. Jenkins’ involvement first surfaced in April through his résumé on Actors Access (via Star Wars News Net). The listing describes a recurring role, which points to multiple episodes rather than a one-off appearance. He is understood to have filmed his scenes during production.
On X, Star Wars fan account Morai the Messenger (@moraimessenger) has argued that Jenkins could be playing a younger Lando Calrissian. According to the post, Jenkins was mostly seen with cast and crew tied to the known galaxy rather than the Peridea storyline. He also reportedly spent a lot of time with Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra, and appeared to share several scenes with him. That pairing would fit Star Wars Rebels, in which Lando crossed paths with Ezra and the Ghost crew.
Morai described Lando as a natural bridge between the Ghost crew and the original trilogy. As a former Rebel Alliance general and war hero, the character could help explore the aftermath of the Galactic Civil War without leaning on nostalgia. The account also suggested Jenkins could play a Lando closer to Billy Dee Williams’ portrayal from the early 1980s.
Another detail involves a scene with Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who plays Sabine, which reportedly brought the actress to tears. Morai questioned whether a completely new character could carry that much emotional weight in a season already juggling several established storylines. None of these observations confirm the theory, and Lucasfilm has not said who Jenkins is playing.
The Returning Ensemble
Jenkins joins a cast led by Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, with:
- Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren
- Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla
- Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn
- Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker
- David Tennant as Huyang
- Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati
A live-action Lando would give the series a direct link from the Ghost crew to the original trilogy, though the idea remains unconfirmed for now. Ahsoka Season 1 and Star Wars Rebels, including Lando’s encounters with Ezra, are streaming on Disney+ ahead of the January premiere.
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