Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn – Star Wars Most Dangerous Villain Played by Lars Mikkelsen in Ahsoka Explained
The highly anticipated Star Wars series ‘Ahsoka‘ recently made a thrilling announcement. It is now known that Mads Mikkelsen’s brother Lars Mikkelsen would play the role of the fascinating and fan-popular Star Wars villain Grand Admiral Thrawn. This makes the Disney+ series so much more exciting.
Grand Admiral Thrawn is a mysterious character that came into inception in the 1990s. Grand Admiral Thrawn is a genius and cunning general that grabs the remnants of the imperial fleet and marches on the New Republic. The character has a menacing look and has been a fan favorite. Lars Mikkelsen has actually previously voiced the Star Wars character in an animated series and his casting in that role is a genius move by the makers of the show.
All About Grand Admiral Thrawn of Star Wars
As aforementioned, Grand Admiral Thrawn is one of the illustrious characters of the Star Wars Universe. He has an amazing backstory and awe-inspiring looks that makes him one of the best characters in the series. A fan favorite, his character was introduced by the author in the 1990s and has since then, slowly made its way into animated films. And now with Lars Mikkelsen playing the role, Grand Admiral Thrawn would be seen in the live-action Disney+ series ‘Ahsoka‘. The Grand Admiral collects what is left of the imperial fleet and charges on the New Republic.
His deep blue skin and dark red eyes give him a formidable and intimidating look. Further, he has a menacing angular face and is known to be super intelligent and ruthless. A member of the Chiss Race, Grand Admiral Thrawn faces classic Star Wars characters and gives them a tough duel! The Admiral’s version of the Empire is also unique, all in all making him one of the most fascinating characters in the series.
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Lars Mikkelsen Joins the Disney+ Series Ahsoka
The Grand Admiral Thrawn’s appearance in the Star Wars series was confirmed in the official Ahsoka trailer. In the finale of Star Wars Rebels, the character was last seen with Ezra Bridger traveling to the Unknown Regions. Lars Mikkelsen, the Danish actor who played Thrawn in the titular animated series is finally reprising the role in a live-action show. The big news was revealed recently at the Star Wars Celebration in London.
During the panel, The Day Will Come star said,
“They start by draining my blood every morning. So I had to get used to that.”
Warrior. Outcast. Rebel. Jedi.#Ahsoka arrives August 2023 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/SBfCgr4WRA
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 7, 2023
Along with Lars Mikkelsen, the cast of the upcoming series includes Hayden Christensen, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Ray Stevenson in fascinating roles. Fans went crazy on Twitter when it was announced that the Face to Face actor would return to the big screen as Admiral Thrawn.
Lars Mikkelsen arrives on stage at the Ahsoka panel! Mikkelsen is back as Grand Admiral Thrawn#StarWars #StarWarsCelebration
— Star Wars Holocron (@sw_holocron) April 8, 2023
A user wrote,
“The way the atmosphere in the panel room completely changed when they revealed Lars Mikkelson will be returning as Thrawn… goosebumps! Wish I could recapture the moment surrounded by Star Wars fans who were just as ecstatic as I was!”
Another user wrote,
“What about Lars Mikkelson as Thrawn? He was the voice in Rebels and his cheekbones are on point.”
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Ahsoka will premiere on Disney+ in August.
Source: Variety