Disney today unveiled the trailer and new key art for the second season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Lucasfilm’s original animated series aimed at young kids. Season 2 will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr. on Wednesday, August 14.
“We’re thrilled to invite fans of Kai, Lys, Nubs and Nash back to the galaxy far, far away with Season 2 of ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,” says showrunner and executive producer Michael Olson.
“This season, our heroes face thrilling challenges, welcome spirited Padawan Wes Vinik and a new class of younglings to Tenoo, and reunite with friends from across the galaxy. Together, they’ll learn important lessons about friendship, compassion, and overcoming fears. This heartfelt and action-packed season will be a thrilling ride, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”
Synopsis: Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace, during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.
Season 2 follows the younglings as they continue their training and embark on even bigger missions across the galaxy. Helping to lead the younglings on these missions is Master Zia’s new Padawan, Wes Vinik and his astromech RO-M1. As they continue their training and grow in the ways of the Force, the young Jedi will travel to new planets with new and old friends and encounter adversaries like The Ganguls, who are growing in their pirate ranks…
Produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Wild Canary for Disney+ and Disney Jr., “=Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is executive produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson is showrunner and executive producer, Elliot M. Bour is supervising director and co-producer, and Lamont Magee is consulting producer. Production services by Icon Creative.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures stars JeCobi Swain as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Trey Murphy as Taborr/Cyrus Vuundir, Nasim Pedrad as Master Zia Zanna, Gunnar Sizemore as Wes Vinik and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.
