George Lucas: One Star Wars Character Was Specifically Created Because “I wanted to force Anakin into that role of responsibility”

George Lucas created the epic space opera saga Star Wars, which has no shortage of compelling characters. Throughout the franchise’s several eras, multiple characters have emerged as fan-favorites, including one character specifically created to teach Anakin Skywalker one important lesson.
Star Wars creator George Lucas (Credit: HBO).
During an interview, Lucas talked about the addition of Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars animated series. The acclaimed filmmaker revealed that the character was crafted to make Anakin more responsible between the events of the second and third prequel trilogy installments. Here is what Lucas had to say about the creation of Ahsoka.
George Lucas revealed the importance of introducing Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 and served as a bridge between the second and third installments of the prequel trilogy. It was created by George Lucas, with Dave Filoni serving as the supervising director.
Star Wars creator George Lucas (Credit: HBO).
During an interview, Lucas talked about the addition of Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars animated series. The acclaimed filmmaker revealed that the character was crafted to make Anakin more responsible between the events of the second and third prequel trilogy installments. Here is what Lucas had to say about the creation of Ahsoka.
George Lucas revealed the importance of introducing Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 and served as a bridge between the second and third installments of the prequel trilogy. It was created by George Lucas, with Dave Filoni serving as the supervising director.
- 3/10/2025
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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