Disney and Lucasfilm announced today that production has begun on
Star Wars Resistance, a new animated adventure series that will focus on the era before
Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Star Wars Resistance will follow a young pilot by the name Kazudo Xiono, who is recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. The series will feature
“ace pilots and colorful new characters” alongside appearances by some familiar fan-favorites, including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.
Based on comments made by series creator and Lucasfilm Animation veteran Dave Filoni, it appears
Star Wars Resistance will have a particular emphasis on the space and ship battle aspects of the franchise.
“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots,” said Filoni.
“My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”
In addition to Isaac and Christie, the voice cast of actors includes Christopher Sean (Days of Our Lives), Suzie McGrath (East Enders), Scott Lawrence (Legion), Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor), Josh Brener (Silicon Valley), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales), Jim Rash (Community), and Rachel Butera (Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time).
Star Wars Resistance will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the United States and thereafter, on Disney XD and around the world.