Ahsoka ushered various characters back into the Star Wars universe, specifically familiar faces from the animated series Rebels. While fans were eager to see the likes of Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger, there was also plenty of excitement over the resurgence of the villainous Thrawn. The Grand Admiral was in stunning form in the series, thanks in great part to the performance of Lars Mikkelsen, who was tapped to reprise his role from the animated show. While it has seemed obvious that viewers might see more of the character moving forward, nothing’s been officially confirmed. Yet it is now sounding like he’ll return and, when he does, one of his key relationships from Rebels could come into play.
The Rosario Dawson-led series, which is now streaming with a Disney+ subscription, concluded with Thrawn’s machinations proving successful. The feared Imperial, his fleet and the Great Mothers managed to escape exile in Peridea and make their way to Dathomir. So the chances of him appearing in upcoming Star Wars movies or TV shows seems strong. Lucasfilm EP and all-around franchise guru Dave Filoni has continued to oversee this slate of live-action shows alongside other collaborators. It should come as no surprise that he has plans for the future, and Thrawn is part of them. When asked about the antagonist's next chapter, Filonia name-dropped a certain character that appeared on The Mandalorian:
