The third season of critically-acclaimed animated series “Star Wars Rebels” returns Saturday, October 15, 12pm on Disney Channel (CignalCh 32) and introduces new characters Grand Admiral Thrawn and Bendu.
Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before. In season three, Ezra and Sabine take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.
New to the voice cast this season are Tom Baker (“Dr Who”) as the intriguing Force-wise Bendu and Lars Mikkelsen (“House of Cards”) as the Star Wars Legends fan-favorite Grand Admiral Thrawn, while the returning voice cast includes Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall as Hera, Steve Blum as Zeb, Tiya Sircar as Sabine, Taylor Gray as Ezra, and Sam Witwer as Darth Maul.
“Star Wars Rebels” is created by Dave Filoni (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”), and Carrie Beck. The Lucasfilm Animation production is executive produced by Filoni and Kinberg, and co-executive produced by Henry Gilroy.
Star Wars Rebels will also launch October 15, 8am on Disney XD(CignalCh 111), and thereafter every Saturday and Sunday at 8.30am. The regular timeslot for Disney Channel is every Saturday at 12pm.