AHSOKA: Ariana Greenblatt Says She And Hayden Christensen Discussed A Live-Action CLONE WARS Project

AHSOKA: Ariana Greenblatt Says She And Hayden Christensen Discussed A Live-Action CLONE WARS Project

Ahsoka's fifth episode featured live-action flashbacks to The Clone Wars and the young Ahsoka Tano, Ariana Greenblatt, confirms she and Hayden Christensen discussed their hopes to do more down the line.

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By JoshWilding - Sep 26, 2023 09:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: SFFGazette.com

In Ahsoka's fifth episode, we followed the title character to the World Between Worlds (and/or the afterlife) where she was finally reunited with her old Master, Anakin Skywalker. The Jedi-turned-Sith-turned-Jedi-again had one final lesson to impart, sending Ahsoka Tano back to the land of the living with a newfound purpose. 

During their reunion, Star Wars fans were finally treated to a live-action take on The Clone Wars. Avengers: Infinity War and Barbie star Ariana Greenblatt stepped in to play the young Ahsoka, while Hayden Christensen finally donned his animated counterpart's iconic armour. 

Needless to say, fans have since been extremely vocal in making their desire known for a live-action series set during that period to be made and, honestly, we'd imagine such a project being another short of incredible. 

If it were an anthology series, the studio could tell new stories from that period and potentially even adapt a number of key animated sequences such as the young Ahsoka's battle with Maul. It probably won't happen, unfortunately, but Greenblatt teased the possibility during an exchange with a fan on X (via SFFGazette.com).

"After watching [Ahsoka,] I need Hayden Christensen and Ariana Greenblatt to get their own Clone Wars [live-action] series," they shared. "My [God], the chemistry was just beautiful and heartbreaking." To that, the actress said, "Thanks so much for the kind words, we laughed and talked about that tonight."

So, they're talking about it at least! Greenblatt even went on to say "[Hayden is] my skyguy," a reference to Anakin's nickname in The Clone Wars. 

A live-action take on the series would likely be very expensive, so we're not going to hold our breath even if Christensen and Greenblatt are keen to reunite on screen (the latter is growing up fast too). It's worth noting that dialogue from Ahsoka's trailers has suggested we're getting at least one more flashback, but it's possible that was taken from a deleted scene. 

If this is it, though, then we really can't complain. Dave Filoni got to translate a series he spent years of his life working on into live-action and fans were fortunate enough to see two characters share the screen in a way they could have never imagined before Disney+ launched in 2019.

Are you hoping to see more of The Clone Wars in live-action? 

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Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 9/26/2023, 9:47 AM
Could be cool
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 9/26/2023, 9:48 AM
Those scenes were proof of concept
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 9/26/2023, 10:02 AM
I would be down if it wasn't planned as an extended show, but something with a singular story to tell. We already got The Clone Wars, so if they can use that time period to tell a significant story in live action, I am all for it! But it should be more than just an excuse to cash in. Yes, those Clone Wars flash backs were great, and yes we can all imagine a show doing more of that and better would be awesome. But there has to be meaning behind the story they offer, or else it will be hollow feeling like the Obi Wan Kenobi show felt to many.
CoHost
CoHost - 9/26/2023, 10:03 AM
Yes but would McGregor be up for it? Ain't holdin' my breath.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 9/26/2023, 11:28 AM
@CoHost - Considering he’s actively pushing for a Kenobi S2, without a doubt

But the man we really need is

dagenspear
dagenspear - 9/26/2023, 12:21 PM
@PlusUltra - Maybe more Gilroy, than him. Not sure he can manage it. I think he's hit and miss.
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 9/26/2023, 10:13 AM
What’s the point though? We have the clone wars cartoon. Unless you’re telling new stories without the pre established characters, I think it just redundant and a waste of time.

There’s no Clone Wars era story involving Anakin or Ahsoka that I’m going to care about because I already know the outcome.

Use Anakin as a force ghost to help Ahsoka and give him some redemption.
Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 9/26/2023, 4:16 PM
@philinterrupted - “There’s no Clone Wars era story involving Anakin or Ahsoka that I’m going to care about because I already know the outcome.”

Kind of like saying there’s no Anakin story u would care about because you know the outcome right?
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 9/26/2023, 4:40 PM
@Nightwing1015 - if he’s the main character, no, there isn’t.

The prequels told his turn to Vader. There’s nothing else except him as a force ghost.
Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 9/27/2023, 9:22 AM
@philinterrupted - my point is - surely u could dismiss any and all prequels with that logic?

Better call Saul is boring because I know what happens to all the characters, etc.
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 9/27/2023, 11:05 AM
@Nightwing1015 - Mostly, but Better Call Saul had events that took place after Breaking Bad. And there were plenty of characters that didn’t have resolutions to there story.

Most prequels are done terribly.

The prequels at least told the story leading him to be Vader. His ultimate end was not really affected by that story.
Steel86
Steel86 - 9/26/2023, 10:38 AM
Clone Wars would be kool but a Vader show would be amazing. Kenobi should have been a movie and if they could resist trying to involve Luke and Leila then you still have some wiggle room but of course they won't have that self control so please leave Obi-Wan alone. But Vader has so much that can be told and we could see a bad-axx Vader. Personally would do a reverse hero vs villain showing with Vader as the main character with bringing Mace back for the first season as his antagonist.
FusionWarrior
FusionWarrior - 9/26/2023, 10:51 AM
A very lovely thought, but not at all practical.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 9/26/2023, 11:14 AM
I'm not going to lie. As much as the Ahsoka series bores the hell out of me I will say I liked the look and feel of Clone Wars Anakin and younger Ahsoka. I even said during the show, "I would rather see these in live action than this boring show"


But then you'd have to digitally de-age Hayden for the entire show and that would be WAY too expensive for a streaming series.
The only other way around it is to limit his appearance on the show and make it brief cameos but that would adversely affect his interaction with young Ahoska and the overall development.

But then again it would make the show center around a female......which is what Kennedy wants.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 9/26/2023, 11:26 AM
Since so much of the Clone Wars is already explored, I rather see a movie or maybe even it adapting some of it's biggest arcs.

I know it's wishful thinking, but a live-action Siege of Mandalore (mixed with Episode III?) would be great. Maybe even it's lead-up with the Mandalore and The Wrong Jedi arcs.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 9/26/2023, 11:36 AM
As a mini series yes
EnergyVamp
EnergyVamp - 9/26/2023, 12:59 PM
I just want them to erase Ep7-9. Is that too much to ask?
Recast the original 3 and do stories about them or their kids like the expanded books.
grif
grif - 9/26/2023, 1:56 PM
why would i want to see a clone wars era thing with live kid ahsoka? animated cgi cartoon is one thing
dracula
dracula - 9/26/2023, 2:49 PM
Could be cool but not much need for it

We basically got the full story in Clone Wars, what is there to tell
JamesBaxter00
JamesBaxter00 - 9/26/2023, 3:16 PM
A one and done clone wars movie for Disney plus would be perfect.🥳
tb86
tb86 - 9/26/2023, 6:32 PM
I hope they're not planning on remaking Clone Wars into LA and making the cartoon non canon.
brockmorrison1
brockmorrison1 - 9/27/2023, 1:07 PM
I think the best option would be to do a live-action Clone Wars Movie. Doing it as a series wouldn't be profitable because a war movie like that will be too high of a budget to not get box office revenue from. But if you do a movie with a Last Jedi level budget, get Dave Filoni to write and direct, have Hayden Christensen and Ariana Greenblatt lead it, and even bring back Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman as Obi and Padme. That can easily make 900 million plus at the box office.
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