A cosplayer is showing off a pretty unique interpretation of one of the most recognizable species fromStar Wars. The partner of said cosplayer uploaded a photo of them wearing an impressive Twi’lek costume that they helped put the finishing touches on.
According to the caption, Reddit userCurlyDirtmade the leather headband used in the photo of the cosplayer (@izzybizare on Tik Tok) and confirmed that the stitched lettering is actually written in Aurebesh, a fictional language used in theStar Warsgalaxy. Apparently, it hilariously translates to the lyrics of a certain Rick Astley song that we’re all VERY familiar with.
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Known for the signature dual head tails, Twi’leks first appeared inStar Warsback in 1983 inReturn of the Jedi.At the beginning of the thirdStar Warsfilm,Luke Skywalker and the rest of our heroescreate an elaborate plan to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the evil Jabba the Hutt. Fans were treated to Jabba’s palace, the slug crime lord’s Tatooine hangout, which was littered with new alien creatures, including two Twi’leks. First, there was Jabba’s notorious majordomo Bib Fortuna, a male Twi’lek with a creepy smile who finally met his end at the hands ofBounty Hunter Boba Fettduring a post-credits scene in the season 2 finale ofThe Mandalorian. The other was one of Jabba’s exotic dancers named Oola, who was tragically killed by the ferocious Rancor after she refused the slimy crime lord’s advances.
Female Twi’lek’s appear quite frequently inStar Warsand are often associated with their beauty, sexualized and fawned over by creeps like Jabba and Anakin’s Podracing rival Sebulba. However, Twi’leks are more than just servants and have played an integral role within theStar Warsuniverse. Fans have seenTwi’leks such as Hera Syndulla, the captain/pilot of the starship Ghost who first appeared in the animated seriesStar Wars: Rebels.Portrayed by voice actress Vanessa Marshal, Hera was one of the main characters throughout all four seasons ofRebels.A strong-willed and talented leader who developed a romantic relationship with theJedi survivor Kanan Jarrus. She even worked with her estranged father, a Twi’lek freedom fighter, to help liberate her people from the Empire’s grasp. Similar to some of her other animated counterparts, Hera may show up in future live-action Star WarsTV projects. Nothing is confirmed, but fingers crossed.
However, this particular cosplayer brings to mind another lightsaber-wielding Twi’lek: Jedi Knight Aayla Secura. Portrayed by actress Amy Allen, this blue Twi’lek Jedi first appeared inAttack of the Clonesas a background character. Secura stood out against many other background Jediintroduced in theStar Warsprequel films, largely due to her preference for wearing female Twi’lek garb instead of the traditional Jedi robes. Aayla was a talented Jedi Knight who fought throughout the Clone Wars and was one of over two hundred Jedi tasked with rescuing Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker after they werecaptured by Count DookuinAttack of the Clones.She also appeared in several episodes of the animated seriesStar Wars: The CloneWars,where she was portrayed by voice actress Jennifer Hale. Sadly, she was killed inRevenge of the Sithafter her clone troopers turned their blasters on her, shooting her in the back before she even had time to react.
Due to their humanoid appearance, Twi’leks are a popular choice forStar Warscosplayers. Before the dark times, when fans were able to mingle with large crowds, you could see dozens of Twi’lek cosplayers at cons and expos. Hopefully one day we can return to that normalcy, but for now, talented cosplayers sharing their work on social media will do.
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