Following the controversy surrounding the questionable actions of vocal impressionist Rachel Butera when she mimicked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford earlier this year, it appears that the voice of General Organa in Star Wars Resistance has been quietly recast. A shame, given that Butera’s version of Leia was practically indistinguishable from that of the older Carrie Fisher, but an understandable change.
Lucasfilm announced earlier this year that actress Rachel Butera would be taking on the role of General Leia Organa in the animated Star Wars Resistance, though this week’s episode, “Station Theta Black,” credits Carolyn Hennesy as the iconic character.
A character getting re-cast, especially in an animated series, isn’t necessarily a major issue, yet what makes the situation more interesting is that it’s not only such an iconic character, but also that Butera was possibly let go as a result of a controversial video she released earlier this year that appeared to be mocking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in regards to her assault allegations against Supreme Court then-nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
