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Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced
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Senor Kami
Banned
IT'S DANCING FOR JOY TIME!!!!!!
The prequels sucked but even still, I'm super excited that now it feels like it's definitely coming beyond any shadow of a doubt! I will be there day one like Mortal Kombat where I ran up the aisle doing fireballs.
The prequels sucked but even still, I'm super excited that now it feels like it's definitely coming beyond any shadow of a doubt! I will be there day one like Mortal Kombat where I ran up the aisle doing fireballs.
Because I should, in theory, want the best actor to be the lead.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
Sheeeeesh!
That original cast isn't very impressive.
A bunch of C & D listers. The only actor on there with some major credence to his name is Max Von Sydow. Serkis is cool, but hardly a legendary actor.
The Prequels had a way more impressive cast,
What happened to all those names they were floating around like Benedict Cumbebatch? Gary Goldman? Lupita N'Yongo?
This cast is really bland. I am guessing one of two things occured:
1) Disney didn't want to be bothered expending the scatch for a better cast
OR
2) A lot of actors decided to pass because Star Wars' reputation has floundered since the Prequels.
That original cast isn't very impressive.
A bunch of C & D listers. The only actor on there with some major credence to his name is Max Von Sydow. Serkis is cool, but hardly a legendary actor.
The Prequels had a way more impressive cast,
What happened to all those names they were floating around like Benedict Cumbebatch? Gary Goldman? Lupita N'Yongo?
This cast is really bland. I am guessing one of two things occured:
1) Disney didn't want to be bothered expending the scatch for a better cast
OR
2) A lot of actors decided to pass because Star Wars' reputation has floundered since the Prequels.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Luke's ultimately the student of the two most spiritual characters. I can see him setting up a new Jedi order and leaving to be on his own. It isn't that hard to write.
... How do you feel about a woman lead?
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Scooter155
Member
"It's not you, it's your kids Marty! Something's got to be done about your kids!"
Well, here are the good things:
- George Lucas relegated to just a "creative consultant." This story is apparently based on a treatment he penned for the "sequel trilogy." This was followed by a treatment Michael Arndt penned, as well.
- Lawrence Kasdan is co-writing with J.J. Abrams.
- A greater emphasis on practical effects.
- Inspired casting choices all around.
- John Williams will score.
- Daniel Mindel will be the cinematographer.
- Its narrative will propel the story forward into new worlds and characters AFTER the original trilogy; not stymy it with the preceding events that detract from several twists in the original trilogy.
ZombieSupaStar
Member
I don't think it exists on gaf anymore (it was a different forum software then), but I was a member for that era (since 2001 actually) and I remember a lot of "its too....orange.....or I can't relate, etc". It was all so transparent and hilariously salty.
There's not a single name in the new cast that I have a problem with (although I'm not familiar with Daisy Ridley), so I'm ready to go. Also, I'm kind of glad whats-his-face from Breaking Bad wasn't cast. Based off looks, there's no doubt he was after the same role as Domhnall Gleeson.
You do realize that this exact same thing could apply to the original trilogy as well right? Fisher, Hamill, and Ford were nowhere near big names. Alec Guiness was the actor lending the film any credence. James Earl Jones at the time was semi known but not a legend yet.
Idris Elba was the only black in Prometheus, right ?
Lovely Salsa
Banned
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Girl lead ftw! Trained by her uncle Luke. You know it to be true.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
Dude, when the original film came out Star Wars was NOTHING!
IT wasn't the established and legendary franchise it is today.
Totally different circumstances.
It's already appeared in this thread.
Already did that (minus Yoda) back when he was first rumored
Of course... Too perfect not to
bengraven
Member
Fuck, I wish Yoda was still alive.
That would be cool if it's Leia's kid who shows the force first.
I hope Luke is full on bachelor. I always saw him as ending up like Ben.
And I'm also glad I never read the EU.
That would be cool if it's Leia's kid who shows the force first.
I hope Luke is full on bachelor. I always saw him as ending up like Ben.
And I'm also glad I never read the EU.
The Lamonster
Member
Reminds me of when I heard Ciarán Hinds was cast as Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones.
Why we gotta have Max Von Sydow in this? So sick of seeing the same character actors in everything.
Why we gotta have Max Von Sydow in this? So sick of seeing the same character actors in everything.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
bengraven
Member
I would argue that he's a character actor. Also, the series always needs some older actors with acting chops and Syndow is one of the greatest actors of all time.
Someone who doesn't understand Star Wars
You want all nobodies for Star Wars...the story and talent of the actors is important not other movies they have been in.
Casting big names just because they're big names (see: Prequels) is also a bad thing.
Liam Neeson was wasted as a fairly stoic bland Qui Gon. Christopher Lee didn't get anywhere close to enough time as Dooku. Sam Jackson was probably told to be as un-Sam Jackson as humanly possible.
Digital-Hero
Member
Lucas' ideas are usually good. It's how he executes them. (My film degree side speaking.)
brandonh83
Banned
LOL.
I think it was Saiorse Ronan (who also auditioned) who said that everyone in Hollywood was trying to get in. The prequels didn't flounder the reputation of Star Wars, not as much as some would believe.
I thought they were going with Lucas' general outline, but that Arndt's script wasn't what they wanted. Pretty sure George's outline is still a part of it.
ZombieSupaStar
Member
I hope this is a good thing (I think it will be, judging from the prequels) if they cherry picked the good stuff and were like no thats stupid to the other stuff. Kind of like how Vince McMahon was able to take the 2 out of 100 ideas that weren't total shit from Vince Russo and turn them into money making gold for the WWF in the late 90s.
B-B-Bomba!
Member
In fairness to George, the playful symmetries he created in the prequel films were one of their best attributes imo.
Mushroomer25
Member
Absolutely perfect casting. Aside from Sirkis & Sedow, it's entirely unknown names - most of which with a proven track record of excellence.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
That may have been the case when the original came out.
In today's movie market you want some A-listers to bolster and help anchor the film. Even if it is Star Wars.
And you know who those actors are? Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford
Scooter155
Member
Lando's Son Adopted by Hans and Leia?
John Boyega
Daughter of Hans and Leia?
Daisy Ridley
His name is Han.
Why would that influence the kinds of actors they're looking to hire?
I'd argue that because Star Wars is so prolific, you shouldn't stuff it with big A-list names. And it's not like the cast chosen here are any slouches, except for the two new kids I don't know.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
Ummmmm dude that was because of Lucas' failure as a writer/director.
If a more competent director had been utilized with a script that allowed for the actors to inhabit characters with REAL depth and complexity it would have worked fine.
Everyone turned in lousy performances in the Prequels. Not just the big names.
Nein, ich bin Hans Solo!
Nope...it made the movies look like Lucas no longer had any inspiration
I'm just going to leave this here as it says all of this better than i ever could
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABcXyZn9xjg
Unspeakable Evil
Member
Interesting cast.
Hans Olo
Scooter155
Member
Wait, so Billy Dee Williams is gonna be on The Walking Dead?
Star Wars is one of the biggest and most recognized brands on the planet. It doesn't need any help.
Luke's son?
Domhnall Gleeson
Lando's Son Adopted by Hans and Leia?
John Boyega
Daughter of Hans and Leia?
Daisy Ridley
Sith Villain apprentice?
Adam Driver
Obi wan Jedi figure?
Oscar Isaac
Emperor Palpatine type Sith Lord?
Andy Serkis
Evil senator behind the scenes?
Max von Sydow
All of these archetypes/ideas are flat-out boring. I hope we see something truly fresh with this cast, not the same old sith lord/apprentice/evil senator, old jedi, etc etc.
Also, Lando better be in this. Billy Dee Williams already reprised the role just recently in a cameo (voice acted).
IAmRandom31
Banned
Han!
Luke!
The new cast!
Why do I recognize the guy at the center right couch smiling? He looks familiar ...
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
Dude, no offense, but are you joking?
Only one of those actors was EVER an A-lister and even he hasn't been at a career apex in the last number of years.
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