Actress Meredith Salenger Prepared to Analyze Barriss Offee's Case
Star Wars fans, get ready to revisit one of the most intriguing yet troubled characters from the galaxy far, far away: Barriss Offee. This former Jedi Padawan, known for her extreme actions during the Clone Wars that led to her betrayal, hasn't been seen in over a decade. Now, at last, it's time to delve deep into her untold story.
Meredith Salenger, the talented actress who brought Barriss to life throughout her tenure in The Clone Wars, is just as eager as fans to discover where her character's journey leads next. It's been 11 long years since Barriss' last appearance in the fifth season of Clone Wars, where she famously revealed herself as the bomber of the Jedi Temple, severing ties with her best friend, Ahsoka Tano, in the process.
Salenger recently shared her excitement, reminiscing on the character's impact and torchering the anticipation fans have felt for over a decade. "I've been in love with the character of Barriss for ages. I was thrilled when I got the call from Dave [Filoni, Clone Wars producer and Lucasfilm's Chief Creative Officer], and I know the fans have been waiting too. We're all eager to see what happens next," she told io9 during a recent interview.
In the upcoming animated anthology series, Tales of the Empire, set to premiere on Disney+ for Star Wars Day, Barriss finds herself confronted with a terrible choice in the name of survival as the Republic transforms into the Galactic Empire. As a fervently rule-abiding individual, much like Salenger herself, Barriss' actions in the climax of Clone Wars left Salenger questioning her character's motives:
"Barriss' desperation, her strong moral compass, is what ultimately drove her to take such extreme measures. She's like a Jedi extremist, confused and misguided by events. She wanted her stance to be acknowledged, but she went about it the wrong way," Salenger explained of Barriss' mindset at the end of Clone Wars.
This internal conflict continues in Tales of the Empire, as Barriss grapples with the violence that has taken over the galaxy and seeks a way out of her imprisonment. As an Inquisitor for the Empire, Barriss finds herself torn between survival and her conflicting feelings about the new order, ultimately setting her on a path towards hopefully finding redemption.
So buckle up, Star Wars fans! Tales of the Empire will unravel the long-awaited story of Barriss Offee when it starts streaming on Disney+ May 4. Let the journey of this complex character's redemption begin!
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- Meredith Salenger, who voiced Barriss Offee in The Clone Wars, shared her anticipation for the character's future, expressing that fans have been waiting for this moment for over a decade.
- In Tales of the Empire, Barriss Offee faces a difficult choice, embroiled in a violent galaxy on the cusp of transforming into the Galactic Empire.
- As an Inquisitor for the Empire, Barriss finds herself torn between survival and her conflicting feelings about the new order, setting her on a path towards potential redemption.
- Get ready, Star Wars fans, as Tales of the Empire, streaming on Disney+ May 4, delves deep into the long-awaited story of Barriss Offee.
