Star Warshas been failing a classicClone Warscharacter for a while now, andAhsokaseason 2 is only making this worse.Star Wars: The Clone Wars' timelineexplored the years betweenAttack of the ClonesandRevenge of the Sith, meaning some classicStar Warscharacters were the focus. Some ofStar Wars’most powerful Jedi, like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, and Yoda, received a lot of depth from the show, while others who are now fan-favorites received their debuts.
Ahsoka Tano is one such character, withAhsokaseason 2’s storyonly set to continue the titular hero’s journey in theStar Warssaga. ThroughAhsoka, many other characters originally introduced in animation, be itThe Clone WarsorStar Wars Rebels,are being further explored in live-action. This is only a benefit forStar Wars’New Republic timeline, but it makes the disrespect of a classic character of this ilk much worse than it already has been. In 2026, it seems as thoughAhsokaseason 2 will only rub salt in that wound.
Star Wars Has Been Failing Clone Commander Rex In Live-Action
Rex Is Being Underutilized
The character who is being failed by live-actionStar Warsprojects is Rex. Despite appearing inStar Wars: The Bad Batchrecently,Rex is one of the only major characters fromThe Clone WarsandRebelswho has yet to be included properly in live-action.Ahsokaseason 1, episode 5 saw the character appear in a brief flashback to the time of the Clone Wars, yet it was only a few seconds long and featured Rex in full clone armor, meaning his face was not seen.
To make matters worse, the rest ofAhsokaseason 1 was essentiallyStar Wars Rebelsseason 5, only this time in live-action. The appearance of characters like Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Jacen Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and others proved as much. Rex, however, was one of the only vital members ofRebels' story, who was still alive at the time ofAhsoka,not to have a role. This, combined with the fact that Ahsoka and Rex have a strong friendship and a shared, traumatic past, makes it clear thatStar Warshas failed the iconic clone commander.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Reunite All Remaining Members Of The Rebels Crew… Except For Rex
Rex Is Still Being Shunned
After this disrespect of Rex in live-action, the updates aboutAhsokaseason 2 have only made it worse. The returning characters ofAhsokaseason 2 were confirmed by showrunner Dave Filoni at Star Wars Celebration 2025, with the aforementioned characters fromRebelsall coming back for another fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn. Although Garazeb “Zeb” Orelios, another major character fromRebels, did not appear inAhsokaseason 1, he had a cameo inThe Mandalorianseason 3.
Zeb has also been confirmed to appear in 2026’sThe Mandalorian and Grogu.
InAhsokaseason 2, Zeb will appear once more and reunite with his old family fromRebels. This makes the slight against Rex even worse than it already was. As of 2026, every major character that played a role inStar Wars Rebelswill appear inAhsokaseason 2, yet not a word has been spoken about Rex’s involvement. As such a fan-favorite character, this makes absolutely no sense.
Star Wars' Failing Of Rex Goes Even Deeper Knowing Who Would Play Him
Rex’s Live-Action Actor Has Been Equally Scorned
Going beyond storytelling,Star Wars’abandonment of Rex extends to his actor, Temuera Morrison. Since the prequel trilogy, Morrison has been responsible for bringing the clones to life in live-action projects, extending to his own show,The Book of Boba Fett. However, the reaction to that show saw Morrison somewhat sidelined, with the actor unsure about where his nextStar Warsrole will come from. Morrison has been nothing but vocal about his love forStar Warsand his never-ending wish to return in any capacity, something that makes the absence of Rex all the more difficult to bear.
If anyone deserves another chance inStar Wars, it is Morrison. In fact, in 2025,Morrison commented on hisStar Warsfuture. He, once more, reiterated his uncertainty about his future, all while stating, “I’m trying to ring them up. Can I be [clone trooper Captain] Rex and take his helmet off, please?” Evidently, Morrison would love to continue having fun inStar Wars, especially as Rex, makingAhsokaseason 2 a perfect opportunity for this. That said, the lack of updates surrounding Rex’s future means the disrespect of the character - and his actor - sadly continues.
