Introducing Zeb: Rebels’ Stormtrooper Buster

The character announcements keep on coming. IGN has the reveal this time and introduces us to Zeb.

Voiced by the ridiculously prolific Steve Blum — whose video game and animation credits are pretty much “everything” — Zeb is a tough, seasoned and very intelligent member of the Rebels crew. As for what Star Wars alien race Zeb is, you’ll learn more about that on the series, because Zeb comes from a never before seen species – though big Star Wars fans will recognize Zeb’s basic look. Star Wars Rebels executive producers Dave Filoni, Greg Weisman, Simon Kinberg and their collaborators are taking a major influence from the beloved work of Ralph McQuarrie on the original Star Wars trilogy, including tons of early concept art McQuarrie did for the films, and Zeb’s appearance is heavily influenced by McQuarrie’s initial ideas for what Chewbacca might look like. Though rest assured, Zeb had an attitude and demeanor all his own…

Head to the link above for more details from IGN.