'That's Hilarious': Ahsoka's Ezra Bridger Actor Reveals Surprising True-To-Life Detail Behind Sabine Reunion Scene (2024)

'That's Hilarious': Ahsoka's Ezra Bridger Actor Reveals Surprising True-To-Life Detail Behind Sabine Reunion Scene (1)

Eman Esfandi crushed his performance as Ezra Bridger in Ahsoka — available to stream with a Disney+ subscription — so much so that we kinda feel Star Wars' future rests on his shoulders, among others. For those that agree, it might be surprising to hear about the actor's lack of prior Star Wars knowledge in regards to Ezra's big reunion with Sabine Wren, which adds a fun layer onto an already great scene.

When Sabine and Ezra finally reunite in Ahsoka, the two friends spend time recapping what they'd been up to ever since the latter was transported to the furthest reaches of the galaxy at Star Wars Rebels' conclusion. Eman Esfandi spoke to THR about the scene and revealed that when Ezra was learning about Sabine's adventures in his absence, it was just as much of a Cliffsnotes experience for the actor himself. As he put it:

I wasn’t a Star Wars person before the show. I just didn’t grow up on it. But after we shot the show, I inhaled all of it for six months. So, when Sabine was filling Ezra in, I also didn’t know much about it. Once I got to know everything, it just made that scene twice as funny. I was like, ‘Oh my God, that was how they filled Ezra in? That’s hilarious.’

Eman Esfadi didn't watch any Star Wars Rebels ahead of playing Ezra Bridger, as not to influence his own performance, and had the support of the Ahsoka team in doing so. As we covered in the past, Esfadi has talked about why he didn't watch Rebels or Ezra's past appearances while prepping and filming the live-action role, and it was because Dave Filoni and others told him he was already capturing the character exactly how they wanted.

As mentioned, of course, the actor did take a deep dive into all things Ezra after the production was complete, and he will likely be up to date on any upcoming Star Wars movie or show that the character may be involved in.

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And while we don't know when Eman Esfadi will appear as Ezra Bridger next, we still have his phenomenal performance to look back on in Ahsoka Season 1 in the meantime. As a fan of the character in either medium, I'm delighted that not watching the animated series worked out in his favor, since the fanbase may have been far less kind had he totally dropped the ball and then revealed he avoided the source material. I would say that, in practice, it probably helps to at least read up on things, if not to partake in the vocal performance, but not every actor feels the need to do that when finding their take on a character.

With more Thrawn on the way as Star Wars heads into 2024, it only seems logical that another showdown with Ezra Bridger is inevitable. He's spent years at odds with the villain, and probably knows him just as well as anyone in the Rebellion can. He also was someone who successfully outsmarted Thrawn, which doesn't happen often. If we don't see these two face-off again in Dave Filoni's upcoming Star Wars movie or in one of the shows currently available to watch with a , I'll be very disappointed.

Ahsoka Season 1 is available to stream right now on Disney+, along with some other great Star Wars content. As someone who always finds winter as a great time to revisit the franchise, I would advise a re-watch of all of the live-action Star Wars shows to anyone needing to feel excited about the franchise in 2024.

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FAQs

Did Sabine have a crush on Ezra? ›

Several consider Sabine and Ezra as a romantic couple while others consider it strictly platonic. Though they were confirmed to have a sibling dynamic, there are several aspects that they have romantic feelings for another.

Did Ezra like Ahsoka? ›

Ezra and Ahsoka deeply admired each other and cared for one another. Before officially meeting her, Ezra only knew her as Hera's contact, Fulcrum. They first met her after they rescued Kanan Jarrus from imperial custody.

Will Ezra and Sabine be in Ahsoka? ›

However, Ezra is barely in Ahsoka. It's Sabine's time to shine as the protagonist and oh boy, does this show makes the idea of a romance between them even more interesting and far more appropriate now because of her arc in it.

What is the fate of Ezra Bridger? ›

With one final message to his found family encouraging them to keep up the fight, Ezra Bridger was lost. Exiled to another galaxy, Bridger found a home among the Noti people, a stranger in the strange land of Peridea.

Why is Sabine obsessed with Ezra? ›

History. Ezra and Sabine were very close friends due to being the youngest members of the Ghost crew. Because of his younger age, Sabine acts as an older sister to Ezra, due to the fact that she has her own younger brother and is fiercely protective of him.

Who is Ezra in love with? ›

Shortly after joining the crew of the Ghost, Ezra developed a crush on Sabine the moment she first revealed her beauty to him. Throughout the time together, they became good friends, though Sabine never returned Ezra's romantic affection. Over time, Sabine became very protective of Ezra's well being.

Who fell in love with Ahsoka? ›

Ahsoka was actually more of a model Jedi than Anakin or Obi-Wan. Her only love interest was Lux Bonteri (no where close to meaningful). While Obi-Wan would have left the Jedi Order for Satine Kryze. We all know Anakin was the worst (but would have been the best because love) and married Padme.

Why did Sabine leave Ahsoka? ›

Near the end of the Galactic Civil War however, the two had parted ways as Ahsoka feared that Sabine was training for the wrong reasons after the Empire destroyed Mandalore during the Night of a Thousand Tears, with her family among the casualties.

Did Ezra save Ahsoka from death? ›

Moments before Vader struck a fatal blow to Ahsoka, Ezra instinctively reached through the portal and pulled Ahsoka inside with him, saving her life. Fans of Star Wars Rebels knew Ahsoka Tano had ultimately survived that encounter, but her friends thought she had died.

When did Ezra marry Sabine? ›

The wedding of Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger took place in Keldabe nearly two months after the Battle of Endor with the pursuit taking place from early morning in the Adenla Market to nightfall at Dal'voris Park. The two then embarked on a honeymoon across Mandalore for the next few months.

Does Sabine kiss Ezra? ›

And with out any hesitation at all, Sabine threw herself on Ezra and kissed him with her arms wrapped tightly around him.

Did Ezra give Sabine his lightsaber? ›

Sabine Wren's lightsaber featured a hilt with a black grip and silver accents. It originally belonged to the Jedi Padawan Ezra Bridger, who passed the blade along to Wren after it had served him well. It was also built to the more traditional lightsaber design, as opposed to his old lightsaber-blaster hybrid.

How old was Ezra Bridger when he died? ›

This would be when Ezra and Thrawn disappeared along with the purrgil pulled them into hyperspace, headed for the unknown regions of space. Ezra was born in 19 BBY, just a few days before Luke and Leia. So he is 19 at the end of Rebels.

Why did Ezra Bridger sacrifice himself? ›

Ezra and the crew join the Rebel Alliance to assist them in their fight to free the galaxy as a whole, and face enemies such as the Inquisitors, Darth Vader, and Grand Admiral Thrawn—the latter of whom Ezra sacrifices himself to defeat, disappearing with him into another galaxy.

Is Ezra a sith? ›

Ezra Bridger was a human male Bokken Jedi, a freedom fighter, and a revolutionary leader in the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire.

Who is Sabines' love interest? ›

During “Rebels,” Ezra and Sabine Wren developed a close relationship that that borderlined on something more romantic (having started as Ezra's one-sided crush on Sabine). Sabine also held onto Ezra's lightsaber and wields it in “Ahsoka.” Eman Esfandi plays Ezra in the new series.

Did Sabine kiss Ezra? ›

"You may kiss the bride." Kanan said. And with out any hesitation at all, Sabine threw herself on Ezra and kissed him with her arms wrapped tightly around him. They were married now. When they got back to the base it was late.

Did Ezra marry Sabine? ›

The wedding of Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger took place in Keldabe nearly two months after the Battle of Endor with the pursuit taking place from early morning in the Adenla Market to nightfall at Dal'voris Park. The two then embarked on a honeymoon across Mandalore for the next few months.

Do people ship Ezra and Sabine? ›

Despite Ezra calling her "sister" in the first episode of Ahsoka, the ship continues to enjoy some popularity in certain sectors of the fandom, with many feeling the show was building up the relationship to become a reality in a future story.

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