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Enter Thrawn, heir to the Empire.

Danish actor Lars Mikkelsen will reprise the role of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a character he voiced in Star Wars Rebels and one of the most beloved villains in the larger Star Wars canon. Lucasfilm announced the casting news during an Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration, all but confirming the bright blue Chiss officer will be the next big bad in live-action Star Wars.

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