IGN has revealed the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Star Wars Rebels, Zeb. The character will be voiced by Steve Blum who is probably most famous for voicing Spike Spiegel in the Cowboy Bebop dub. The design for Zeb comes from Ralph McQuarrie’s original sketches for what Chewbacca would have looked like in Episode IV.
"I think I actually screamed
when I was booked to play Zeb," Blum told IGN. "It is literally a
role of a lifetime. I've been lucky enough to play some major superhero roles
in my career, but to be given the chance to play a new character in a Star Wars
series? Brain explosion. As if working on a Star Wars series - in any capacity
- wasn't enough to cause a grown man to squee, Zeb challenges every acting
skill in my arsenal and beyond. His character design is amazing. I get to
vocally take on ape-like physical power and abilities, a wicked sense of humor,
intelligence and integrity, and so much more that I can't yet reveal. The
attention to detail from the entire production team is inspiring. Every bit of
minutia is carefully crafted to satisfy the most discerning fan of the
franchise. I'm humbled and honored to be a part of the Rebels crew. I promise I
will dig as deep as I'm allowed to give you guys the performance I would hope
for as a fan. Get ready, guys. You're in for one helluva ride."
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