Later this year, fans will get to revisit the beloved galaxy far, far away when the firstStar WarsspinoffRogue One: A Star Wars Storyhits theaters. For those who don’t want to wait that long, a newStar Warstale will unfold on the small screen withLEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, which will premiere Monday, June 20 at 10 AM ET on Disney XD. To get fans ready for this series, anew trailerhas surfaced which gives us a closer look at the unique family this show revolves around.
Introducing new heroes and villains to theLEGO Star Warsuniverse, the animated television seriesLEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventureswill premiere Monday, June 20 (10:00 a.m. EDT), on Disney XD. Set between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, the action comedy series follows the Freemakers, a family of sibling scavengers who operate a salvage and repair shop in space. The series will also feature familiar characters and locations from the filmedStar Wars saga.
During the series' premiere week, Disney XD will debut a new episode each day, beginning Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 23. The first episode will also be available via Video on Demand (VOD) and the Disney XD app for users on tablets, phones, set top boxes and computers on Monday, June 20. The series stars threeFreemaker siblingswho scour the galaxy for useful debris that they use to build new vehicles of their own design.
Rowan, the spunky Force-sensitive 12-year-old with a thirst for adventure, is voiced by newcomer Nicolas Cantu. His quick-witted older sister, Kordi, voiced by Vanessa Lengies (“Glee”), manages the family business and is the glue that holds the family together. Ace pilot and charming rogue Zander, voiced by Eugene Byrd (“Arrow”), is the oldest brother and the family’s self-proclaimed starship connoisseur. Lucasfilm’s Matthew Wood voices R0-GR, also known as Roger, a refurbished battle droid from the Clone Wars adopted by the Freemaker family.
The humorous and action-packed tale of good versus evil begins when Rowan discovers the Kyber Saber, an ancient artifact with a powerful connection to the Force. Their world is turned upside down as they are thrown into an epic struggle against the Empire to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. Throughout their adventures, the Freemakers learn the true value of what it means to be a family.
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventuresis a production of Wil Film, the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm and is the first television series created in partnership with theLEGOGroup, Disney and Lucasfilm. Developed for television by executive producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth (“Penguins of Madagascar”), Torsten Jacobson (LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales) and Jill Wilfert (The LEGO Movie) also serve as executive producers, alongside producers Carrie Beck (Star Wars Rebels), Jason Cosler (LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled!), Jake Blais and John McCormack. Take a look at this new trailer courtesy ofYoutubeand stay tuned for more onLEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures.
