THE CLONE WARS Star Shakira Barrera Reportedly Set To Reprise Role In Live-Action For AHSOKA

THE CLONE WARS Star Shakira Barrera Reportedly Set To Reprise Role In Live-Action For AHSOKA

There's exciting news for fans of The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch today as a new report suggests we'll see actor Shakira Barrera bring her character from animation to live-action in Ahsoka. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jun 03, 2022 12:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Bespin Bulletin (via SFFGazette.com)

Bespin Bulletin (via SFF Gazette) is reporting that Shakira Barrera has been cast in Ahsoka. While her part is currently described as "undisclosed," we can hazard a good guess that she's taking on the role of Trace Martez, a close friend of Ahsoka Tano's who has previously appeared in The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch.

The Martez sisters were orphaned at a young age and befriended Ahsoka following her expulsion from the Jedi Order. They embarked on a few adventures together, including a battle with the Pyke Syndicate. Years later, they would help acquire technology for those resisting the Empire, and it makes perfect sense for Barrera to play an older version of the character.

Perhaps best known for starring in Netflix's GLOW and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it's also said that the actor has nabbed a part in Marvel Studios' Ironheart. We don't have any further details on that for now, though.

Ahsoka has started shooting and was recently confirmed for a 2023 premiere. Rosario Dawson will return as Ahsoka, while Hayden Christensen is expected to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker following his recent return in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Other casting additions include Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Ivanna Sakhno, Ray Stevenson, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

The latter is indeed believed to be playing Hera Syndulla, though Lucasfilm has yet to share an official cast list. Hopefully, more Ahsoka details will be shared during Disney+ Day on September 8.

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gmit92
gmit92 - 6/2/2022, 3:51 PM
She did not play this character in the cartoons...not sure where you pulled that from.
TheMapleSyrup
TheMapleSyrup - 6/3/2022, 12:44 PM
I can confidently say no one wanted to see that character again. She already came back in the Bad Batch
Daniel26
Daniel26 - 6/3/2022, 1:06 PM
Josh is a joke stop spreading misinformation
Blergh
Blergh - 6/3/2022, 1:22 PM
Just checked her IMDB, she did NOT play that character on the show.
Although I'm a huge fan of voice actors reprising their roles for live-action if they fit the role physically.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 6/3/2022, 1:27 PM
The episodes with those sisters were the only episodes I couldn’t watch. So cringy.
UGLYsonic
UGLYsonic - 6/3/2022, 1:35 PM
I totally mind whipped myself and forgot those characters even existed.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/3/2022, 1:35 PM
I do wonder if they are building toward a massive crossover when Ahsoka finally finds Grand Admiral Thrawn. I think if they do go for that and they do plan on establishing the beginning of the First Order, they should introduce a young Poe Dameron and Zori Bliss as the spice runners who eventually stop and join The Resistance with Zori going her seperate way. Would be cool to see Grand Admiral Thrawn play the role of the one who creates the First Order for Emperor Palpatine.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 6/3/2022, 1:47 PM
@SonOfAGif - if they're doing the First Order, I rather see them bring in Brendol Hux and Rae Sloane into live-action.

Don't think Thrawn is the guy to go into hiding with his remnant, considering he is a Chiss out in the open already. Rather just see him go on an all out assault and bring the New Republic to its knees, preferably in a big screen feature.
dracula
dracula - 6/3/2022, 1:36 PM
Kind of young for a human character, considering its set at least 20 years after their last appearance
dracula
dracula - 6/3/2022, 1:39 PM
so glad they did bad batch over giving these two a spin off

their arc was the weak link of season 7
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 6/3/2022, 1:42 PM
Bet...Megan Good
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 6/3/2022, 1:44 PM
Man, I read Shakira and got real excited for a second. Now I'm disappointed
RolandD
RolandD - 6/5/2022, 7:03 PM
@bkmeijer1 - You’re not the only one.
Vigor
Vigor - 6/3/2022, 2:03 PM
People won't acknowledge it, but star wars is doing some revolutionary stuff here
SpaceParanoids
SpaceParanoids - 6/3/2022, 2:16 PM
I barely remember those characters. They were one of those B story lines that never quite worked or felt forced in that show.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/3/2022, 3:05 PM
Ashley Ekstein got the short end of the stick, lame
AntiDragon613
AntiDragon613 - 6/3/2022, 3:51 PM
The Bespin Bulletin article doesn’t say anything about “reprising their Clone Wars role” Josh. I had assumed to be a writer you would first need to learn how to read. I stand corrected, you hack.
RichardGrayson
RichardGrayson - 6/3/2022, 4:12 PM
I just finished Clone Wars…These were the worst episodes in the entire Clone Wars series. That show is [frick]ing 10/10 but I couldn’t stand these characters or their pointless storyline. Filler episodes at the end of this epic series was such a baffling decision, and didn’t endear me to these characters at all.

Maybe they will find a better use for them in live action.
grif
grif - 6/3/2022, 4:15 PM
the absolute worst episodes in the whole show. that was like 4 episodes in a row. what a pain to watch.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 6/3/2022, 6:54 PM
I think she has the look for it.
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