Fan Casting Tessa Thompson as Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

recasterperson made this fan casting suggestion on July 8, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Tessa Thompson

41 years old

Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She began her professional acting career with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while...

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Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Tessa Thompson

Maz Kanata

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

by George Lucas

After the Galactic Civil War, The First Order comes out of hiding to destroy The New Republic.

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Tessa Thompson is known for her roles in Thor: Ragnarok, Annihilation, and Avengers: Endgame. She has been suggested by fans for 4,873 roles on myCast, including Monique in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Similar actors include Zoë Kravitz, Zoe Saldaña, and Zazie Beetz. Tessa Thompson was suggested to play Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens by recasterperson. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has 13 roles, including Poe Dameron, Lor San Tekka, and Rey.