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Why Does Young Ahsoka Tano In Episode 5 Look So Familiar?
By KIERAN FISHER
This story contains a light spoiler for Season 1, Episode 5, of "Ahsoka."
SPOILER ALERT!
In “Ahsoka” Episode 5, the titular character (Rosario Dawson) goes back in time and is no longer her adult self. Her younger version is played by Ariana Greenblatt.
Greenblatt’s career started in TV on the Disney Channel. She had early roles on “Liv and Maddie” and “Legendary Dudas” before landing her big break on “Stuck in the Middle.”
Shortly after her big break, she landed her first feature film, playing the daughter of Jay Hernandez’s and Mila Kunis’ characters in the sequel to “Bad Moms.”
A Bad Moms Christmas
Before playing the younger version of Ahsoka, Greenblatt portrayed young Gamora in “Avengers: Infinity War.” At 16, she has already played in two major franchises.
MCU
Based on a novel of the same name, Greenblatt plays a young girl who befriends a gorilla alongside A-list cast members like Bryan Cranston and Angelina Jolie.
The One and Only Ivan
In Netflix’s post-apocalyptic film, she held her own alongside co-star Michael Rooker, making their characters feel like equals instead of an adult-child pairing.
Love and Monsters
This conspiracy thriller didn't receive much critical acclaim, but it allowed Greenblatt to showcase her range, catching Hollywood's attention.
Awake
While she doesn't have a lead role in the acclaimed film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical, her history as a dancer made her a perfect choice.
In The Heights
Greenblatt and Adam Driver try to survive a land of dinosaurs in “65.” While some critics called it a dino-bore, she rose above the material, further proving her star potential.
65
Playing angsty Gen Z teen Sasha in Greta Gerwig's generation-defining blockbuster, Greenblatt is at the center of some of the film's funniest and most dramatic scenes.
Barbie