Kanan Jarrus was a Jedi Padawan who was one of the few to survive Order 66. After going underground for years, he hid the truth about who he really was, carrying a blaster - a rarity for a Jedi - in order to keep his past a secret.
Despite that, Kanan did what he could to help the Galaxy before becoming a full-blown Rebel alongside the rest of the Ghost's crew. Still a Jedi at heart, he eventually took on Ezra Bridger as his Padawan, battling the likes of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Maul, and The Grand Inquisitor before making the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends.
IN Star Wars Rebels' final season, we learned that Hera Syndulla was pregnant with his child and Jacen made his live-action debut in Ahsoka's third episode.
When Hera and Jacen entered the Ghost's cockpit in this Tuesday's instalment, a photo can be seen of Kanan. His trademark ponytail and goatee are clearly visible, though it's hard to say whether that's an actual shot of Freddie Prinze Jr. or if a stand-in was used because Lucasfilm knew we wouldn't be able to see more than a blurry outline!
As you might expect, this has left many fans convinced the stage is being set for the character to make a full-blown appearance in the show. We'd say it's possible (thanks to flashbacks and the World Between Worlds), but it would contradict what Prinze Jr. previously said about a possible return as Kanan in Ahsoka.
"I was asked to, yeah. I didn’t necessarily want to," he said of his recent voice cameos. "I feel like every time you hear Kanan’s voice since Rebels ended, it really kind of dilutes his impact. I didn’t want to do [The Rise of Skywalker] either. I was asked as a favor and I feel like all my - all their favors are used up now."
Asked specifically whether he could show up in Ahsoka, the Rebels alum responded, "No Ahsoka, I’m done with Kanan. I’m too old for that stuff."
It's previously been reported that the show will feature Loth-wolves, with a stand-in putt reportedly named "Doom" on set. In Rebels, one of the creatures - an avatar of Kanan Jarrus' will in the Force - appeared before Ezra. Essentially a reincarnated version of the fallen Jedi - whose real name was Caleb Dume - this suggests the hero will have a presence in Ahsoka, even if Freddie Prinze Jr. doesn't make a physical appearance.
Of course, with rumours swirling we're about to enter the Star Wars version of the Multiverse, anything may well be possible in next week's episode...