This rumor has been making the rounds on Star Wars Twitter these past few hour so take with the entire ocean worth of salt.
Apparently coming from this source which claims to have a source at LFL:
Regardless of it being true or not, What are your thoughts on the idea?
Personally I think
I doubt scriptwriting has started for the show so a big change like this is something I can see happening early on.
It would be a HUGE character upgrade over Cara Dune. Hera is a much better character that is actually likeable, has an interesting backstory that is similar enough to Dune's and would neatly connect with "Ahsoka" which is rumored to have the character of Ezra Bridger from Rebels too.
Apparently coming from this source which claims to have a source at LFL:
Hera Syndulla To Replace Cara Dune On Rangers Of The New Republic? Exclusive
Hera Syndulla could be making her live-action debut in Rangers of the New Republic! It has been an interesting couple of months for Lucasfilm and The
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LRM's source over at Lucasfilm has told us that creatives are looking to bring in Hera Syndulla as the bridge to connect the show to The Mandalorian universe. Production of Rangers is still a while away. However, the issue creatives are running into is finding time to introduce a new character and connect to the Mandoverse. Hera was first introduced in the animated Star Wars Rebels show as a pilot of the Ghost and an early leader in the Rebellion. Her character has also been included with a brief mention in the movie Rogue One and in the video game campaign of Squadrons.
Regardless of it being true or not, What are your thoughts on the idea?
Personally I think
I doubt scriptwriting has started for the show so a big change like this is something I can see happening early on.
It would be a HUGE character upgrade over Cara Dune. Hera is a much better character that is actually likeable, has an interesting backstory that is similar enough to Dune's and would neatly connect with "Ahsoka" which is rumored to have the character of Ezra Bridger from Rebels too.