An article titled "A Cast of Thousands: The Making of The New Essential Guide to Star Wars Characters" was featured in Star Wars Insider issue 59. Daniel Wallace authored the piece, Michael Sutfin provided the illustrations, and the central theme revolved around the development and manufacturing of The New Essential Guide to Characters. Moreover, the article showcased a pair of character profiles, specifically those of Wes Janson and Poggle the Lesser, that ultimately did not make it into the completed, published version of The New Essential Guide to Characters.