Saw Gerrera

Saw Gerrera is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He first was introduced in a 2012 episode of the animated series The Clone Wars, in which he is voiced by Andrew Kishino. Hailing from the planet Onderon alongside his sister, Steela, they're introduced as Onderon loyalists working to free the planet from a illegitimate rule backed by the Confederacy of Independent Systems and are mentored in military combat by the Jedi and clone troopers. While they're able to free their planet, his sister is tragically killed in action. An older version of the character appears in the live-action film Rogue One (2016), played by Forest Whitaker. He is depicted as a key rebel leader ousted from the Rebel Alliance due to his extreme methods but is instrumental in uncovering the Death Star's existence and inspired his protege and foster daughter, Jyn Erso, to help the Alliance.

Saw's character makes reoccurring appearances throughout Star Wars-related media; Whitaker voices Saw in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and appears in the live-action television series, Andor (2022-2025). Saw also appears in The Bad Batch, with Kishino reprising his role. Many of his appearances depict him as a effective soldier whose methods become extreme. In other derivative works, leading up to his jaded portrayal in Rogue One, the character's throughout the media explores examples of his and his band's battles against the Empire and it's toll on him mentally, his relationship with the Alliance, and his work in uncovering the Galactic Empire's secret superweapon program.

The character has received positive reception from critics, praising Whitaker’s performance in both Rogue One and Andor as well as representing the darker aspects of the Rebel Alliance.