Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that production is underway on Star Wars Resistance, a new anime-inspired animated series from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels creator Dave Filoni.
Taking place prior to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the new series will follow Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order.
Featuring the high-flying adventure that audiences of all ages have come to expect from Star Wars, Star Wars Resistance will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.
“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots” said Filoni. “My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”
“Our colleagues at Lucasfilm have created a compelling narrative for an untold moment in the Star Wars galaxy, and we are excited to partner with them again on this new original series,” added Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD. “Star Wars Resistance will bring viewers across generations an engaging story with heart, humor and both new and familiar characters.”
Star Wars Resistance is slated to launch later this year.
