A familiar voice is coming to a galaxy far, far, away as a brand new character on Star Wars Resistance.
The upcoming episode “Fuel for the Fire” will feature guest star Elijah Wood as a sky racer named Jace Rucklin who befriends the animated series’ protagonist Kaz. As the fledgling friendship begins, Rucklin tries to convince the Resistance spy to help him obtain some precious hyperfuel from his friend Yeager. A released clip from the episode shows the pair engaging in a friendly speeder bike race.
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“There’s nothing wrong with second place!” teases Rucklin as he takes an early lead over Kaz.
Not to be outdone, the hotshot pilot has a few tricks up his sleeve to surprise his new buddy.
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Airing Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the Disney Channel, Star Wars Resistance stars Christopher Sean as Kazuda Xiono, Suzie McGrath as Tam Ryvora, Scott Lawrence as Jarek Yeager, Myrna Velasco as Torra Doza, Josh Brener as Neeku Vozo, Donald Faison as Hype Fazon, Jim Rash as Flix, Bobby Moynihan as Orka, and Rachel Butera as General Leia Organa, with Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, and Elijah Wood as Jace Rucklin.