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Will we also be seeing some
male favorites joining in these
new adventures?
Absolutely. These shorts
take the point of view of the
female characters, but they are
still working with their male
counterparts. It’s really important
to us that we represent the whole
of Star Wars, so you’re going to
hear John Boyega voicing Finn,
and there will be appearances from
Han Solo, Chewbacca, Yoda, and
Anakin, too. If it makes sense for
a character to appear in Forces of
Destiny, they will do so, regardless
of gender.

Is Matt Lanter from The Clone
Wars going to be returning as the was like putting on your favorite
voice of Anakin? shoes. It was very familiar and very
Yes, Matt is back as Anakin! It’s comfortable, especially since we
really fun how we’re able to bring have Dave Filoni working with us.
in the actors that played these It felt like coming home.

parts on film and TV and get them
working together. It’s really a great You were a fan before you were
experience for me, and I think part of the cast. Are you excited
for them, too. They can reprise to be part of a show that aims to
these roles and lean into those old inspire a new generation of fans?
relationships. You get so much I’m excited for my nieces, but they
dedication working on Star Wars are already huge fans. My parents
and it means so much to all the get Star Wars Insider and other
people involved, so it’s really nice magazines if I’m interviewed, and
to have opportunities to bring the girls pick them up. That led to
everybody together. them watching the show Aunt Cat
was in, and then the movies. It’s
CATHERINE not that I made them watch any of
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if they hadn’t already!
Star Wars Insider: What’s it like For me, it’s hard to remember
to come back to Padmé? a time when I wasn’t a fan. I’ve
Catherine Taber: I was super always loved Star Wars. When
excited to get the call telling me I started working in voice acting,
that Padmé was going to be part Mission Vao from the Knights of
of Forces of Destiny. Going back the Old Republic videogame was

“You get so much dedication working

on star wars and it means so much
to all the people involved...” 09

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