‘Ahsoka’ Star Natasha Liu Bordizzo Defends Sabine Wren’s Use of the Force
While Season 1 of Ahsoka was generally lauded by critics and fans alike, Sabine Wren’s use of the Force drew criticism from some corners of the fandom.
Unlike, say, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, or Ahsoka Tano, Sabine is a Mandalorian warrior who has always been depicted as clearly not Force-sensitive.
In Ahsoka, this manifests when Sabine is clearly at a disadvantage while battling Shin Hati.
Eventually, however, Ahsoka explains that Sabine can, in fact, tap into the Force, as the Force resides in all living things.
‘Ahsoka’ Star Defends Sabine
Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who portrays Sabine in live-action, defended the Mandalorian’s use of the Force, correctly noting that both George Lucas and Dave Filoni have stated that the Force can be tapped into, even by those who are not naturally attuned to its power.
“There was some feedback [online] that the Force was too easy for Sabine, and I was like, ‘What do you mean?'” Bordizzo told Entertainment Weekly. “The concept of the Force being this difficult to attain but attainable state of being that people could access with hard work and dedication, I think, is a really honorable concept that feels very Dave [Filoni]. And George Lucas had originally also said that.”
In the end, Sabine’s use of force showcased just how far the character had come.
“I think it’s awesome that it was a journey,” she added. “You get to see her fail, and you get to see her try again and again. Mind you, she’s not always cool and finishing the fight in a cool way and having the last word. It’s messy. And then finally, when the stakes are so high, she’s able to harness it in the time she needed to most.”
Sabine’s Story Will Continue
Bordizzo and fans alike will get a chance to explore how Sabine’s use of the Force influences her character’s development when Ahsoka Season 2 debuts on Disney+.
At this time, we do not have a release date for the second season.
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