Star Wars has always had a hopeful message to it - the recent animated series
Star Wars Rebels was no different. Rebels built up a massive fanbase of viewers diverse in gender, age, race, etc. And despite that the show was sadly brought to an end in March, the memorable characters, moments, and messages will remain.
Vanessa Marshall, the voice of fan-favourite character Hera, recently discussed with
Comicbook.com what she hopes viewers learn from the Twi'lek pilot:
I think she has always had so much hope, and I hope that kids take that from all that she said, and all that she did, that there's always reason to view the world as the glass is half full. I know that's one thing that the character gave me, that I learned so much to just sort of be optimistic, and never doubt the spirit that what we can accomplish together is not to be underestimated in the least.
She went on to add that, given the controversial world we live in today, the optimistic ethics which Hera stood for are much needed. Marshall explained that she hopes Hera's creed impacted viewers enough to remain with them:
I know we've got all sorts of things going on in the world that are slightly disturbing at the moment, and I'm hoping that through love, and care, and the kind of ethics that Hera embodies that we can unite. If we need to agree to disagree, I think that she offered that as a worldview, and she didn't just talk the talk, she walked the walk.
I know that a lot of young girls that I've met, have looked up to her. A lot of moms as well, as they identify with her, and then all kinds of men and boys who have felt the same way. So, it really transcends gender. But, one of my favorite lines that she has said was, 'We have hope,' and that's the phrase that sticks with me, and I hope that it sticks with viewers as well.
Though it's unknown whether Hera will make a return through another animated series like Star Wars Resistance or even perhaps a future live-action project, thanks to her stellar writing and character, she won't be forgotten.
What do you think of Marshall's comments? Are you a fan of Hera?