Originally published June 27, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
Disney and Luscasfilm has released a trailer for the upcoming micro-series Star Wars Forces of Destiny. The series will shine a light on the female heroes of Star Wars in animated shorts that will last about 2 – 3 minutes in length. Check out the trailer below…
The new micro-series of animated shorts will explore exciting, all new adventures of key characters including Rey, Jyn Erso, Sabine Wren, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano and others, and features the voice talents of Daisy Ridley (Rey), Felicity Jones (Jyn), Tiya Sircar (Sabine), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) and Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata as narrator).
“Star Wars Forces of Destiny is for anyone who has been inspired by Leia’s heroism, Rey’s courage, or Ahsoka’s tenacity,” said Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm. “We’re thrilled that so many of the original actors are reprising their roles in these shorts which capture the small moments and everyday decisions that shape who these characters are. It is a fun new way for people to experience Star Wars.”
Forces of Destiny will premiere on Disney’s YouTube channel on July 3, followed in the fall by a TV special with 8 additional shorts on the Disney Channel.
