Before filming, Ahsoka showrunner Mary Elizabeth Winstead had one request.

– Dave Filoni asked Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera Syndulla) to watch specific Star Wars Rebels episodes before filming Ahsoka.

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– Star Wars Rebels was a 4-season animated series set before the Rebellion Alliance formed, focusing on Hera Syndulla's role.

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– Mary Elizabeth Winstead received a list of episodes and scenes that highlighted Hera's love for flying.

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– Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine Wren) also watched Star Wars Rebels but stopped before filming to avoid expectations.

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– Ahsoka's cast is predominantly female, including Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, and Hera Syndulla.

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– Winstead found the cast's gender diversity natural and incredible.

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– Watching Star Wars Rebels helped Winstead understand Hera Syndulla's character and backstory.

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– Hera grew up during The Clone Wars and played a maternal role for the Rebels crew.

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