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Jeff Rooks

Rooks is an SEO strategist, copywriter, and content editor who occasionally masquerades as a designer, photographer, brewer, or cook. A lifelong Star Wars geek, his earliest memories are playing with Kenner action figures while watching the Original Trilogy on VHS. Aside from keeping up with the latest Star Wars content, he enjoys living out his own Star Wars story at Galaxy's Edge East. Rooks is passionate about cooking and loves discussing and occasionally writing about food, beer, and cocktails. Never far from his emotional support laptop, you can often find him hammering out words at local coffee shops or breweries around Orlando. His other interests include starting a new hobby every week, watching old Columbo episodes, and avoiding folding the laundry. Aside from Star Wars, his fandoms include the MCU, Harry Potter, Battlestar Galactica, and the Lord of the Rings.

All of the Star Wars recasts explained. Look at the top characters recast like Mon Mothma, Lando Calrissian, Han Solo, and more portrayed by Caroline Blakiston, Genevieve O'Reilly, Donald Glover, Billy Dee Williams, Harrison Ford, and Alden Ehrenreich. Disney / Lucasfilm

Star Wars Recast: Every Major Character Played by a New Actor

Over five decades, Star Wars has recast dozens of characters across films, series, and animation. From Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan to Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka and Marjorie Eaton’s Emperor Palpatine to Jimmy Smits’ Bail Organa, let’s explore all the major characters recasted in the Star Wars universe.

What Happens to Dedra Meero at the End of Andor?

Dedra Meero’s downfall in Andor Season Two is one of the show’s most powerful twists. Once a rising ISB star, she ends the series as a prisoner of the very regime she served. This deep-dive explores her arrest, imprisonment, and the brutal irony behind her final scenes.

A screenshot from the climactic battle on Geonosis in 2002's Attack of the Clones.

How Many Different Lightsaber Colors Are There and What Do They Mean?

Lightsabers aren’t just weapons, they’re reflections of each Force user’s identity. From blue’s stoic bravery to red’s corrupted rage, each color tells a story. This guide breaks down every lightsaber hue in canon and Legends, revealing their meanings and the iconic characters who wield them.

Andor series title card from StarWars.com (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Andor Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?

The new Disney+ Star Wars series Andor takes place in 5 BBY, five years before Rogue One. A prequel to the film, the series focuses on Cassian Andor during his early days with the Rebellion. Here is where Andor fits in the Star Wars timeline, plus what you need to know before you start watching.

The Grand Inquisitor from Rebels, Cal Kestis from Jedi: Survivor, and Kelleran Beq from The Mandalorian. (Disney/Lucasfilm)

How Many Jedi Survived Order 66?

During the Clone Wars, there were approximately 10,000 Jedi. However, only 54 survived Order 66. Several turned to the dark side, others were killed by the Inquisitors, while others survived to the Galactic Civil War or even the New Republic Era. Here are the Jedi who survived Order 66 and what happened to them.

The Inquisitors arriving on Tatooine in the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Star Wars Inquisitors Are There?

Are you confused by the Inquisitors in Obi-Wan Kenobi? There are 14 Inquisitors hunting down Jedi that survived Order 66. Our list of Star Wars Inquisitors explains who they are and what happens to each of them.

The official logo uses for Season Three of Star Wars Tales. We explore the characters and details and answer when does Tales of the Underworld take place. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Tales of the Underworld Take Place?

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld explores two timelines: Asajj Ventress’ resurrection after Order 66 and Cad Bane’s rise decades earlier. Spanning from approximately 58 BBY to 16 BBY, the six-episode anthology fills in key gaps in canon, tracing redemption, revenge, and survival in the galaxy’s darkest corners.

How To Make a Sliced Eopie Wrap at Home (Copycat Recipe)

Enjoy the flavors of the May the Fourth Celebration at home with our copycat Sliced Eopie Wrap recipe. Make with tender pork, spicy capicola ham, and spiced broccoli rabe, it’s the perfect treat anytime you need a trip to a galaxy far, far away.