Disney+ Hotstar has announced the release date of its upcoming series ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi’ and along with the date the platform has also released two new images from the show.
Set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order, the animated series follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.
The first image released from ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi’ features Master Yoda, Jedi younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs, and their friends Nash and RJ-83 on planet Tenoo. The second image shows Lys, Kai, and Nubs during a training sequence.
Disney+ Hotstar also unveiled the full cast for ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi’ that includes Jamaal Avery, Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.
Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+ and Disney Junior, Young Jedi Adventures is executive produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson (Puppy Dog Pals) is showrunner and executive producer. Elliot M. Bour (Elena of Avalor) is supervising director and co-producer with Jeannine Hodson (Puppy Dog Pals) serves as producer.
‘Star Wars: Young Jedi’ will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 4th May, 2023.