Dave Filoni had concerns about fans shipping an Ahsoka and Anakin romance.

The cast ofStar Wars: The Clone WarsrecountedDave Filoni’s insistence onAhsokaandAnakin’s platonic relationship.

Its like [a] brother and sister relationship.

Anakin Ahsoka Romance

So apparently, the first day I met Matt, and Ill let Matt finish it.

Ashley [says], Hey, hows it going?

… By the way, Anakin and Ahsoka are completely platonic, okay?

AnakinAhsoka

Theres nothing going on.

Theyre like brother and sister, alright?

Im like, Okay, nice to meet you too.

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That was my introduction to Ashley.

And Id love Ashley and I to get to play those parts.

Taylor voiced the Jedi Master inThe Clone Warsanimated series.

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But given the circumstances then, it was probably warranted.

Anakin was Obi-Wan’s padawan when he first became romantically involved with Padme.

Filoni may have also had concerns about backlash.

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No doubt some fans would’ve been upset about this particular narrative so soon.

That’s kind of care is good news for Star Wars fans anticipating the release ofAhsokaonDisney+later this year.

Star Wars: The Clone Warsis available to stream on Disney+.

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