Dee Bradley Baker Teases Upcoming Surprises for ‘The Bad Batch’, Says “Buckle Up”
There’s been no shortage of interviews with Dee Bradley Baker during the release of season 2 of The Bad Batch. In this latest interview straight from StarWars.com, Baker teased big surprises for the gang and more screen time for their lost brother, Crosshair.
Asked about Crosshair and where his story might be going, Baker said:
“His story becomes very, very interesting. My favorite episode is a Crosshair episode. It’s coming up about three quarters of the way through. It’s a really interesting story, and his own personal journey is particularly interesting to me. It’s a real standout this season.
…Crosshair is this interesting, coiled snake of a guy, who’s got a very odd, contrary opinion and viewpoint of things. I mean, his job is not only to hit things from a stealth distance, but I think he also views the world and other people from that distance, as well, and because of that, he’s an interesting character. The voice is the quietest of all the Bad Batch, certainly. But he’s not arch. He’s not pure evil. He’s ultimately a rational guy, and there’s some humanity in there, too.”
This explains the noticeable absence of Crosshair in the latest two-episode, mid-season release, which takes place on Coruscant. In our review of these episodes, we posited that this omission was intentional and that the writers must be saving Crosshair for something more impactful later in the season.
I can’t help but think of Cassian Andor’s quote in Rogue One in relation to Crosshair’s story:
”Everything I did, I did for the Rebellion. And every time I walked away from something I wanted to forget, I told myself it was for a cause that I believed in. A cause that was worth it.”
Crosshair is desperately searching for a path forward with the Empire. He has enough empathy to feel the weight of his actions on its behalf and wants to make it worth it, but the Empire is making this impossible at every turn. And unlike Andor with the Rebellion, Crosshair’s time with the Empire ultimately won’t be justified. He will have to square those moral lapses on his own.
With the events of today’s episodes, and with Baker teasing upcoming developments, Crosshair’s story is officially set to take a new turn. Asked about the remainder of season 2, Baker said explained:
The adventures, twists of plot, and turns of fate that are coming will be unexpected. Some will be welcome and some will not. But it’s a heck of a ride. I think fans are going to be very happy with where this second season goes. It’s an exciting thing to be a part of and to experience with a fresh mind, not knowing what you’re going to see or what’s going to happen. ‘Cause that for me was always part of the thrill of Star Wars, tracking back to the original Episode IV and even Episode V. The best thing is being surprised and knocked out by something that you haven’t seen or didn’t expect. And there’s a lot of that coming your way. So buckle up, ‘cause here it comes.”
It’s clear that season 2 of The Bad Batch was written with a grander scale in mind, and now that they’ve shown nearly everything that was included in the trailer, it’s time to gear up for some big surprises.
Remember to read the full article on StarWars.com and check out our reviews for the season 2 episodes released so far.
When she isn't watching her friends and family's eyes glaze over at the mention of The Clone Wars, she's at the park with her dog, Melvin, or on the couch with a book in one hand and a drink in the other. Physically, she lives in Ohio; spiritually, she lives in Naboo.
