Star Wars Rebels Season 3 Release Date and New Synopsis Revealed
Lucasfilm have revealed both the premiere date and a new synopsis for Star Wars Rebels season 3. To find out what they are, hit the link.
After an epic season 2 finale involving the re-introduction of Maul (formerly Darth) and the long awaited duel between Vader and Ahsoka, Star Wars Rebels is set to up the ante next season starting with its 1-hour premiere titled “Steps into Shadow” at 8:30 p.m. (ET) Saturday, September 24th on Disney XD.
The most recent synopsis for the upcoming season reads:
“Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical, and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before. In Season Three, Ezra and Sabine take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet — a direct assault on the Empire.”
Season 3 looks set to become the best season yet, as it features the return of fan-favourite legends character Grand Admiral Thrawn, the continuation of the Maul storyline, the introduction of Wedge Antilles, an important Mandalorion arc for Sabine and more. And with Ahsoka's possible death, Kanan's blinding, and Ezra's possession of the Sith holocron paired with Maul's growing influence over him, I think its safe to assume the show's upcoming season will be much darker than previous ones.
"Star Wars Rebels is created by Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past), and Carrie Beck. The Lucasfilm Animation production is executive-produced by Filoni and Kinberg, and co-executive produced by Henry Gilroy.
The talented returning voice cast includes Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall as Hera, Steve Blum as Zeb, Tiya Sircar as Sabine, Taylor Gray as Ezra, Dee Bradley Baker as Captain Rex, Captain Gregor, and Commander Wolffe, Sam Witwer as Darth Maul, and David Oyelowo as Agent Kallus. New to this season are Tom Baker (Dr. Who) as the intriguing Force-wise Bendu and Lars Mikkelsen (House of Cards) as the Star Wars Legends fan-favorite Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Before the Season Three premiere, catch Star Wars Rebels Season Two on Blu-ray and DVD starting August 30, 2016."