Fan CastingStar Wars: Ashes of the Empire (2015)

As the galaxy teeters on the edge of chaos, stormtrooper FN-2187—haunted by the slaughter on Takodana—defects, rescuing captured pilot Poe Dameron. Crashing on Jakku, they are rescued by Han Solo and Chewbacca, now aiding Leia Organa’s Resistance against rising threats. Meanwhile, Jedi Knight Ben Solo, Luke Skywalker’s prized student, is plagued by dark visions and whispers from an ancient Force entity—the Son of Mortis. In the Outer Rim, Darth Krayt unites Imperial remnants and launches a devastating assault on Corellia, crippling Poe’s fleet. Leia urges Luke to return, but he remains hidden, guarding a secret beyond the stars. On Jedha, Ben is confronted with a terrible choice as Krayt’s forces overrun a sacred Jedi site. Seduced by the Son’s voice, Ben falls, betrays his order, and claims the name Kylo Ren. Devastated, Han and Leia are left shattered. Luke, sensing the ancient darkness rising, vanishes into exile to shield the gateway to the World Between Worlds. As the Resistance regroups, Finn discovers a Jedi holocron warning of Mortis and begins hearing the Force call to him. Mid credits: A cloaked Thrawn steps from shadow, commanding the construction of an unknown fleet. Post credits: On Ahch-To, Luke looks to the stars, whispering, “The balance is breaking.”