Thrawn is so popular that not even the non-canonisation of the Expanded Universe could keep the methodical Chiss away, Timothy Zahn returned with a new eponymously titled novel in 2017 and the character even appeared as a primary antagonist on the much loved animated series Star Wars Rebels.
Despite this, however, there are still those fans that long to see EU characters bleed into the movies, Thrawn included. While this may seem unlikely a recent piece of information has led some to wonder whether the Grand Admiral might appear in some capacity in JJ Abrams' upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX.
While at Comic-Con Revolution Heir to the Empire writer Timothy Zahn revealed on his panel that while he is indeed under contract for two more Thrawn books they are currently in limbo while details for Star Wars: Episode IX were being finalized.
This could, of course, be a part of the usual process for any piece of work set in the Star Wars universe but with both Rebels and 2017's Thrawn set before A New Hope why would this second novel be impacted by JJ Abrams and Chris Terrio's film? And the idea of Thrawn showing up on the big screen is certainly a titillating one.
Star Wars: Episode IX hits theatres on 20th December 2019.
What do you think? Are we liable to see Thrawn in Episode IX? Which extended universe characters would like to see enter the cinematic realm? Leave your thoughts below.