This incredible Star Warstheory reveals precisely how Natalie Portman could return in Star Wars movies and TV shows, and it's all to do with one villain many are already expecting to see in Ahsokaseason 2. At present, Ahsoka season 2 is one of only two confirmed upcoming Star Wars TV shows. Perhaps because there are so few, audiences have already begun speculating about what the season could include, even as updates about Ahsoka season 2 have revealed it's still in the early stages.
One pressing question has been who will be returning in the show, meaning not only the cast of Ahsoka season 1 but also other potential actors such as Ewan McGregor, who is rumored to be playing some sort of role in the new season of the show. Now, much more shockingly, Natalie Portman is also rumored to be returning to Star Wars in Ahsoka season 2, but it may not be the return of Padmé Amidala. Instead, one incredible fan theory suggests Portman could become one of the most terrifying villains in the entire franchise.
Most Viewers Are Assuming We're Getting A Young Padmé Amidala
The Rumors Suggest A Clone Wars Story Could Be Coming
Because of the rumors that Natalie Portman is returning to Star Wars, many are assuming that this will mean a Clone Wars flashback, similar to the one seen in Ahsoka season 1. Obviously, Padmé can't return as a Force ghost, but Ahsoka season 2 could employ the World Between Worlds again, perhaps having Anakin confront what he did to her in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. While the World Between Worlds flashback scenes were some of the best parts of Ahsoka season 1, though, this might feel a bit like an old trick if used again.
Padme Amidala's return in Star Wars is heavily rumored to be in the works, and this 2024 TV series starring Natalie Portman may be the key.
There could be something much more creative in store for Ahsoka season 2, however, that would still make this the ultimate prequel trilogy reunion. Yes, Star Wars has proven its willingness to de-age prequel trilogy actors (both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Christensen again in Ahsoka), but one thrilling and terrifying possibility could mean that isn't necessary. Natalie Portman could return to Star Wars as an entirely new character, and the twist would make perfect sense.
Natalie Portman could return to Star Wars as an entirely new character, and the twist would make perfect sense.
There's Another Horrifying Star Wars Theory About Natalie Portman's Return
One Of Star Wars' Most Terrifying Villains Could Be On The Way
There has already been plenty of speculation that the terrifying Star Wars villain Abeloth could be coming in Ahsoka season 2. Abeloth has yet to enter Star Wars canon, but the path has certainly been laid for exactly that. Abeloth was linked to the Mortis Gods in Legends, and the Mortis Gods have become increasingly important, especially in Ahsoka Tano's story.
The Mortis gods are some of Star Wars’ most powerful Force-wielders, and Dave Filoni is using them to unite The Clone Wars, Rebels, and now Ahsoka.
Ahsoka first encountered the Mortis Gods in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, when she, Anakin, and Obi-Wan crash-landed on the planet Mortis. The three Jedi then faced a series of daunting trials, which put them face-to-face with the Father, the Son, and the Daughter. Ultimately, this even ended in Ahsoka's death, although the last of the Daughter's life force was used to save Ahsoka's life. The Daughter's convor then appeared in Star Wars, seemingly as Ahsoka's protector.
The Ahsoka season 1 ending solidified that the Mortis Gods will continue to affect Ahsoka's life, as Baylan Skoll was shown on a quest related to the Mortis Gods on Peridea in the finale. This seems to signal the Mortis Gods are coming in Ahsoka season 2 in some capacity, and this may include Abeloth, 'the Mother.' Abeloth was originally not a Mortis God; she was a mortal who aided the Mortis God family.
Baylan Skoll was shown on a quest related to the Mortis Gods on Peridea in the finale.
Out of a fear of losing her family, she bathed in the Font of Power and the Pool of Knowledge, which made her immortal but also twisted her into something evil: Abeloth. The Mortis Gods had to imprison her in the end, and there's speculation that Peridea may be the very prison in which Abeloth is being held. This sets up perhaps the most incredible return possible for Natalie Portman as Abeloth herself.
Natalie Portman's Abeloth Would Be A Terrifying Enemy
This Would Be The Perfect Role For Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman returning as Abeloth would be even better than her returning as Padmé. Yes, I would love to see a Clone Wars flashback again, and I'm even among the viewers who hope a live-action Clone Wars-era show is coming. Getting to see Portman return as a villain would be so much more thrilling, though, and it would make for an incredible narrative arc.
If Portman was Abeloth, then she could be taking on the appearance of Padmé specifically to devastate Anakin (who is confirmed to currently be a Force ghost on Peridea) and potentially even horrify Luke. While Luke isn't currently confirmed to be in Ahsoka season 2, given his appearances in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, this doesn't seem off the table. It would be absolutely crushing for Luke to finally see his mother but to see her in this context—and it's exactly the kind of brand-new story arc that I would celebrate.
It would be absolutely crushing for Luke to finally see his mother but to see her in this context—and it's exactly the kind of brand-new story arc that I would celebrate.
Of course, all of this is speculative at present. Neither Natalie Portman nor, at this point, many of these other characters are confirmed to be appearing in Ahsoka season 2. Nevertheless, I am genuinely hopeful that Ahsoka season 2 will shock Star Wars audiences and bring Natalie Portman back not as Padmé Amidala but as Abeloth.
Ahsoka is a Sci-Fi television series based in the Star Wars universe developed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Starring Rosario Dawson, this series follows Ahsoka Tano as she works with Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), her trusty droid Huyang (David Tennant), and Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) to prevent the return of the villanious Grand Admiral Thrawn. Ahsoka acts as a live-action continuation of the animated series Star Wars: Rebels.
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