Ahsoka actress Ivanna Sakhno, who portrays Shin Hati on the present, spoke with Dagobah Dispatch about her character’s seek for reality, the bodily preparation required for the position, and the lack of co-star Ray Stevenson. Entertainment Weekly‘s Star Wars-themed podcast interview was carried out earlier than the SAG-AFTRA strike and earlier than the premiere of the present. Now, 4 episodes into the collection, Sakhno’s feedback counsel followers may even see extra of her character discovering who she is in future episodes.
When requested to explain her character within the interview, Sakhno supplied an fascinating response that factors to the character’s inquisitive, inexperienced nature, but in addition her want to search out herself. It suggests Shin will study extra about herself in future episodes:
“She’s very calculated and, at occasions, impatient. She is a seeker. She is barely at first of discovering her personal voice … that’s actually all I can say… [Laughs]
Throughout getting to find her, she has taught me rather a lot about understanding the depth inside anyone. I actually suppose there could be fairly a couple of individuals who might resonate with some sides of her and her want to know her environment and perceive one thing that’s true to her nature.”
Ivanna Sakhno was additionally requested in regards to the physicality required for the position, and went on to credit score how the bodily coaching she and the forged went via helped her get into character mentally as nicely:
“I set to work with our unbelievable stunt coordinator Ming Qiu. Just like lots of the actors on the present, we needed to endure months of preparation and coaching with Ming and the remainder of the stunt crew. And they have been nice leaders. They have been capable of, not solely put together us bodily, but in addition mentally.
I actually hope it pays off on display as a result of we put lots of time and effort into that side of the present.”
When requested in regards to the late Ray Stevenson, who portrays her on-screen grasp, the Ukrainian-born actress couldn’t correctly specific with phrases how a lot the connection the 2 had developed over the months-long Ahsoka shoot had impacted her (Stevenson handed away on May 22, three months earlier than the collection premiere):
“We have been inseparable … His impression on my life is immeasurable. And so is the ache of shedding him. I miss him terribly. I carry the sunshine that was inside him. I consider him on daily basis. I solely hope to honor him and all that he has given me. I’m so grateful this present has given me the chance to know him … Words don’t do it justice. He actually is a present.”
Ahsoka is now at its midway level, there are nonetheless many mysteries to uncover, such because the backstory behind Baylan and Shin. While each are described as Dark Jedi, with Baylan himself suggesting he knew Anakin Skywalker, it stays to be seen what precisely are their finish targets and why they’re in search of out Thrawn within the first place.
With 4 extra episodes to go, extra of Shin and Baylan’s backgrounds will possible be revealed. Part Five of Ahsoka will likely be premiering on Tuesday, September 12, at 6 pm PT and will likely be directed by Dave Filoni. It will be screened in choose theaters within the US and London. Feel free to additionally try my overview of “Fallen Jedi,” the collection’ most up-to-date episode.
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