Re: Disney Purchases Lucasfilm For $4.05B Star Wars VII Coming In 2015
While I'm super excited to hear that we may finally get some quality Star Wars films heading our way, I'm not so sure how much I'd want to see of the original cast. Luke, Han and Leia were iconic, and I cherish them in my memories and on my DVDs, but to be honest, Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have all seen better days. Replacing them simply isn't an option; it would make the whole experience feel cheap. I'm kind of hoping that Episodes 7 and up only feature the original cast as cameo appearances or supporting characters and that the films take focus on other characters as the main vehicles for the story. Perhaps members of the New Jedi Order, or even Han and Leia's children. Could be interesting, although given how much "history" is established in the expanded universe novels, I wouldn't want any films to throw out the continuity that loyal fans have read about in the post "ROTJ" timeline.
A tricky course ahead, but an interesting one! There's no way to please all of the fans, but I'm hopeful that we'll see some great expansion in the Star Wars mythos!
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