I am also so honored to play such a strong female character.
She is a great role model.
Hera inspires me on a daily basis.
I hope viewers will feel the same way!
Whats also on my mind heading to WonderCon is how grateful I am for the fan community!
Theyve been so welcoming.
MyStar Warsfandom has been mostly a personal, private experience prior toRebels.
Twitter has blown it wide open.
And I have been turned on to collecting more feverishly now!
Social media has truly changed my life.
I couldnt be happier.
I loveFangirls Going Rogue,The Wookiee Gunner,The Mary Sue, evenBlog Full of Words!
And, of course, I so loveHer Universe.
I love seeing all the fangirls sharing their opinions and celebrating sci-fi!
In aNewsaramainterview you said that youd been collecting Star Wars action figures from the Black Series.
Which are your favorite figures?
His detachable hands are so cool.
I think Han Solo is my favorite.
I am very jealous of Dan Brooks complete collection.
I yearn for Boba Fett!
I will of course get them all.
If you checkDans Twitter feed, you’re free to see what I am talking about.
Dan Brooks is really who I look to for inspiration in terms of collecting.
I have found things on eBay that go all the way back to 1977 original pieces.
Do you have some favorite fandom moments from before you were signed on toRebels?
As I said, my fandom was more of a private, sacred thing in the past.
I adore all of the story arcs in both the prequels and the Original Trilogy.
I learned so much from the elements in those narratives, both spiritually and creatively.
My new passion is the collecting.
I loved watching Jedi Junkies (a great documentary on collecting).
Im not a die hard collector like the people in the film.
They have been doing it way longer than I have.
But the Kenner Millennium Falcon is beyond cool the huge one!
That would be a massive score!
I was so impressed!
All told, my various acquisitions, like my Rebel Alliance Adidas sneakers, create moments of pure joy!
Thats the fun of Star Wars fandom!
There is always more to discover!
Its weird because I dont think I can really go there at aRebelsevent.
Its just a little too on the nose.
But definitely in my own spare time I will be cosplaying somewhere.
Not in the supermarket, but, in my own time.
(laughs) The wheels are in motion, so we shall see!
She is a strong female fighter, way more than just a good dancer.
Her focus and abilities are what I think about when Im playing Hera.
Granted Hera is not a Jedi, but some of the same fighting principles apply.
I was also thinking about the source of Heras strength and resolve.
This is how I continue to get into Heras head!
He is a truly noble hero in my eyes.
Everyone is equally victimized.
In that sense, the Twilek thing doesnt come into play.
It does literally, but, Zeb is a Lasat, and we dont talk about that.
We all have a common goal and we are united through that.
The Twileks had French accents inThe Clone Wars.
Was there any discussion during your work onRebelsof whether Hera would have an accent?
More will be revealed, for both of us.
I didnt know if i was just projecting that onto it though.
I almost started sobbing.
No doubt playing Jan helped, but only in that second audition.
Who are some of your other favorite female Star Wars characters?
I think overall Ahsoka Tano has had the biggest impact on me.
Snips I love me some Snips!
(laughs) I still worry about her.
I care so much about her.
I felt so bad for her when she walked away.
I loved hearing about Asajjs backstory.
There was something very warm and endearing about it.
That whole Death Watch portion ofThe Clone Warswas really good.
I just love the 501st.
The Star Wars universe is ever expanding.
Theres always room for growth.
Vanessa Marshall, thank you very much!
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