Star Wars: Resistance (New animated series)

StarWars.com is thrilled to announce that production has begun on Star Wars Resistance, an exciting new animated adventure series about 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. It will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the U.S. and thereafter, on Disney XD and around the world.

Featuring the high-flying adventure that audiences of all ages have come to expect from Star Wars, Star Wars Resistance — set in the time prior to Star Wars: The Force Awakens — 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 series was created by renowned Lucasfilm Animation veteran Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels); executive-produced by Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Justin Ridge (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) and Brandon Auman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles); and art-directed by Amy Beth Christenson (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels).

“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.”

Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD, said, “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. Star Wars Resistance will bring viewers across generations an engaging story with heart, humor and both new and familiar characters.”

In addition to Isaac and Christie, the voice cast includes actors Christopher Sean (Days of Our Lives), Suzie McGrath (East Enders), Scott Lawrence (Legion), Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor), Josh Brener (Silicon Valley), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales), Jim Rash (Community), and Rachel Butera (Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time).

Birdwoman wrote:So this after bloodlines and right before TFA?

ISeeAnIsland wrote:

Birdwoman wrote:So this after bloodlines and right before TFA?

@Birdwoman

That seems to be what's being implied, given that Leia establishes the Resistance in Bloodline, but the series is set before TFA.

PalmettoBlue wrote:I wonder if we will meet Cardinal. But either way, his presence or absence might help us nail down the timeline a bit better.

vaderito wrote:this is very disappointing cause they are obviously setting up that spy to be the one that sent Leia the datacard with the attack warning in TFA, that many of us hoped was Ben.

vaderito wrote:this is very disappointing cause they are obviously setting up that spy to be the one that sent Leia the datacard with the attack warning in TFA, that many of us hoped was Ben. Unlike Marvel, new SW lost all sense of emotional resonance.

Also, of all things to explore in SW, they are exploring Resistance and Phasma? I can't.

Night Huntress wrote:

vaderito wrote:this is very disappointing cause they are obviously setting up that spy to be the one that sent Leia the datacard with the attack warning in TFA, that many of us hoped was Ben.

@vaderito

source? I mean I wasn't attached to my theory that it was Ben, so it doesn't bother me that much (wasn't that theory debunked by official sources? Can't remember)- but I'm curious where did you read/heard that?

They can't explore Luke & Ben's backstory for example -I'm sure we'll getting that after IX. Disney knows that fans & GA will love that.
But Resistance is during the ST timeline so we will probably learn a few details and snippets that's much more interesting (for me at least).

Do anyone know if it will be available in Europe and on what kind of media / streaming service?

vaderito wrote:this is very disappointing cause they are obviously setting up that spy to be the one that sent Leia the datacard with the attack warning in TFA, that many of us hoped was Ben. Unlike Marvel, new SW lost all sense of emotional resonance.

Also, of all things to explore in SW, they are exploring Resistance and Phasma? I can't.

DeeBee wrote:
...1- I wonder if Kazuda Xiono is still spying on the first order as we enter IX? It's possible. Deep cover. He could be an ally for a turned Ben Solo.

DeeBee wrote:

DeeBee wrote:
...1- I wonder if Kazuda Xiono is still spying on the first order as we enter IX? It's possible. Deep cover. He could be an ally for a turned Ben Solo.

I just realised - the language of the release doesn't give any clue about the gender of Kazuda Xiono and I've assumed this characters is a male.
Kazuda Xiono could be male, female or other!
Or, do we know if one of the listed voice actors is playing Kazuda Xiono?

Man Without A Star wrote:Please let that red stormtrooper be the Cardinal!!

DeeBee wrote:@AhsokaTano - whoa. thanks for sharing AhsokaTano  - great find!!!
I'm going to have to read these phasma novels now huh?!

Is it just me or is does the central male character on the resistance side look a bit like Shiro from Voltron?!

AhsokaTano wrote:New info on Star Wars Resistance :
"Star Wars Resitance" debuts October 13th in Germany, will have 22 episodes
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/925aok/star_wars_resitance_debuts_october_13th_in/?st=JK31TRAR&sh=0cbed11d
Interesting so Poe is sending the lead character out to spy on the first order ???!! I wonder if part of the spying will include Kylo?? I can’t help but view this as foreshadowing and wonder whether Rey will be encouraged to go and spy too in episode 9 given her “ connection “ with the supreme leader . ( forgive me am finishing  a fan fiction with  this scenario at the moment so it’s on my mind ).