Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Trailer Previews 9 Epic Stories

Lucasfilm has dropped the official Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 trailer for the upcoming second installment of Disney+’s animated anthology series, which is slated to make its debut on May 4. The video teases the nine stories from filmmakers around the globe. It also highlights its epic action sequences, which will once again include visually stunning lightsaber duels.

Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2 will continue to push the boundaries of Star Wars storytelling by employing the most captivating animation styles from a variety of countries and cultures. The series is executive produced by Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes.

Check out the Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 trailer below:

The animation studios involved in the production of the next installment are El Guiri (Spain), Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Punkrobot (Chile), Aardman (United Kingdom), Studio Mir (South Korea) Studio La Cachette (France), 88 Pictures (India), D’art Shtajio (Japan), and Triggerfish (South Africa).

Further details about the nine episodes’ cast and synopsis are listed below:

1. Sith – From El Guiri and writer-director Rodrigo Blaas, the episode will feature the voices of Money Heist vet Ursula Corbero as Lola and Luis Tosar as Sith Master.
   “A former Sith apprentice, leading a peaceful, but isolated life, is confronted by the past when her old master tracks her down.”
2. Screecher’s Reach – From Cartoon Saloon and director Paul Young, the episode features the voices of Eva Whittaker as Daal, Alex Connolly as Baython, Noah Rafferty as Quinn, Molly McCann as Keena, Anjelica Huston as Sith Mother, and Niamh Moyles as Ghost.
   “A young girl, seeking reprieve from her days in a rural workhouse, discovers a legendary haunted cave with her friends. The cave’s dark pull will change the trajectory of her life forever.”
3. In the Stars – From Punkrobot and writer-director Gabriel Osorio, the episode features the voices of Valentina Muhr as Koten, Julia Oviedo as Tichina, Kate Dickie as Officer, and Amparo Noguera as Officer.
   “Two sisters, the last of their kind who live in hiding on their ravaged land, squabble about how to survive with the Empire encroaching. On a water run, the sisters must fight back when they are discovered.”
4. I Am Your Mother – From Aardman and director Magdalena Osinska, the short features the voices of Maxine Peake as Kalina Kalfus, Charithra Chandran as Annisoukaline Kalfus, Daisy Haggard as Dorota Van Reeple, Bebe Cave as Julan Van Reeple, and Denis Lawson as Wedge Antilles.
   “Young pilot Anni, who is embarrassed by her sweet, but clingy mum, must team with her for a madcap family race at the academy. Along the way, their relationship is tested by the elements, their old ship, other racers…and each other!”
5. Journey to the Dark Head – From Studio Mir and director Hyeong Geun Park, the short stars Jang Ye-na and Ashley Park as Ara, Lee Kyung-tae and Eugene Lee Yang as Toul, Yun Yong-sik, and Daniel Dae Kim as Bichan, Chwang Kwang and Albert Kong as Interpreter, Choi Soo-min and Jonella Landry as Master Duta, Shin Yong-woo and Greg Chun as Master Leesagum, Lim Chae-heon as Training Partner, and Lee So-young and Judy Alice Lee as Master Moru.
   “A hopeful mechanic and disillusioned young Jedi team up for a risky and unlikely quest to turn the tide of the galactic war, but dark forces tail them.”
6. The Spy Dancer – From Studio La Cachette and writer-director Julien Chheng, the short stars Camille Cottin as Loi’e, Lambert Wilson as Jon, Kaycie Chase as Hetis, Rudi-James Jephcott as The Officer, Barbara Weber-Scaff as Mee’ma, Bruce Sherfield, and Taylor Gasman.
   “The premier dancer at a famous, Imperial-frequented cabaret uses her unique skill-set to spy for the Rebellion, but the presence of a mysterious officer threatens to derail her mission.”
7. The Bandits of Golak – From 88 Pictures and director Ishan Shukla, the short features the voices of Suraj Sharma as Charuk, Sonal Kaushal as Rani, Neeraj Kabi as Inquisitor, Lillete Dubey as Rugal, Rajeev Raj as Helper, Aviral Kumar as Stormtrooper, and Shivani Darbari as Crowd, with Sahil Vaid, Richard Joel, Sumanto Ray, Ish Thakkar, and Additya Sharma.
   “Fleeing from their village by train and pursued by ferocious Imperial forces, a boy and his force-sensitive younger sister seek refuge in a vibrant and dangerous dhaba.”
8. The Pit – It is co-directed by writer-executive producer LeAndre Thomas and Justin Ridge from D’art Shtajio and Lucasfilm Ltd. It features the voices of Daveed Diggs as Crux, Anika Noni Rose as Eurka, Jordyn Curet as Livy, Cedric Yarbrough as Old Prisoner, Steve Blum as Commander, and Matthew Wood as Stormtroopers.
   “A fearless young prisoner, forced to dig for kyber by the Empire, plans a risky escape for he and his people.”
9. Aau’s Song – It is written and directed by Nadia Darries and Daniel Clarke from Triggerfish. The short stars Mpilo Jantjie, Dineo Du Toit, Tumisho Masha, Cynthia Erivo, and Faith Baloyi.
   “An alien child who longs to sing is raised by her loving, but stern father to stay quiet because of the calamitous effect her voice has on the crystals in the nearby mines.”

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