NYCC is coming to a close, and there is still no word on that rumored Episode VII teaser trailer. There is, however, some new info coming from the Star Wars Rebels new animated series. “The Inquisitor” is the new villain in this new round of stories that takes place in between Episodes III and IV, and as you can see, he looks like a badass. Here is the official announcement, and information about this character:
The next great villain from a galaxy far, far away is here. Fans attending Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Rebels panel today at New York Comic Con got the world’s first look at the Inquisitor, a black-clad, intimidating figure who will play a prominent role in the upcoming animated series. In a special video (available below) screened at the end of the panel, Star Wars Rebels executive producer Dave Filoni officially revealed the character, showing a sculpted maquette, design sketches, and disclosing that the Inquisitor is “tasked by Darth Vader to hunt down the remaining Jedi Knights.
You can also check out a behind the scenes video below to get a look at what they are creating over there at Lucasfilms. Let me know what you think.