This series takes place in the final days of The High Republic era roughly 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
Actor Lee Jung-Jae, native to South Korea, learned enough English in order to perform these lines, as this is his first English speaking role.
Amandla Stenberg is an accomplished violinist and performs on the score of the series using her grandfather's violin. She was given specific violin arrangements to perform by John Williams.
Vernestra Rwoh, who is played by Rebecca Henderson, makes her live-action debut in this series. She has previously appeared in books and comics that are set in the High Republic era. According to Leslye Headland, Vernestra will be the only familiar High Republic character to be featured in the first season, and she plans to add others in a possible second season.
Several Jedi Council members from the prequel era were alive during this period of the High Republic, including Yoda, Yaddle, and Yarael Poof. As of yet, none have appeared in the series.