Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rogue One

[Super Dude]

Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of Star Wars Episode VII:



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[JayOctavarium]

lol even R2 is at that meeting

[BlobVanDam]

Damn Dude, you were fast on reposting that.
I think the starwars.com page is being hammered right about now.

[Super Dude]

Damn Dude, you were fast on reposting that.
I think the starwars.com page is being hammered right about now.

Yeah must be, because I can't even get on it!

[BlobVanDam]

Damn Dude, you were fast on reposting that.
I think the starwars.com page is being hammered right about now.

Yeah must be, because I can't even get on it!

It eventually loaded for me, but it took a while!

The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.

I believe this is the first official announcement of the original cast's involvement. The worst kept secret ever.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Andy Serkis!

[BlobVanDam]

I hope Andy Serkis plays Jar Jar Binx's grandson!

[JayOctavarium]

I cannot wait!


And with Panda's line of work... we will probably get to go to a press screening


OR MAYBE THE PREMIER!??!!??!


Probably a screening...


WOOO

[Super Dude]

The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.

I believe this is the first official announcement of the original cast's involvement. The worst kept secret ever.

To be fair, that's because Carrie Fisher blabbed at the first opportunity she got. I'm sure Disney actually had all of them under a confidentiality agreement or whatever you call it, but she's a wacko and what are they gonna do, find someone else to be older Leia?

[BlobVanDam]

The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.

I believe this is the first official announcement of the original cast's involvement. The worst kept secret ever.

To be fair, that's because Carrie Fisher blabbed at the first opportunity she got. I'm sure they actually had all of them under a confidentiality agreement or whatever you call it, but she's a wacko and what are they gonna do, find someone else to be older Leia?

George Lucas also confirmed it from what I recall. Even if she hadn't said anything, it was blindingly obvious at this point that they were all returning. Nutjob or not, I think having the original Leia is worth putting up with it for them.
I don't know a lot of the new cast, so I don't have any thoughts on them. But I like that they've gone with less known people than the prequels did.

[Super Dude]

Adam Driver was speculated a while back to have been the villain, and his inclusion in this list makes it a little more likely.

God, I don't know if having this cast list makes me feel better about the wait or more anxious for 2015 to hurry the fuck up and get here already.

[BlobVanDam]

Yep, I remember seeing his name come up at that time. A couple of the other people also look familiar from earlier casting rumours.

[Kotowboy]

So - who can name everyone in that picture ?

I know Abrams - Ford - Fisher -  Serkis - Hamill.

I know the names of the others but couldn't put the name to the face - like Anthony Daniels and Peter Mayhew..


And predictions !!! This film is *obviously* going to be HUGE - does anyone think it will topple

• Avatar
• Titanic
• The Avengers

Bearing in mind that The Phantom Menace made close to $1bn on it's initial run.  Will the interest in this one be higher or lower due to Abrams involvement ?

[Super Dude]

I can additionally pick out Mayhew (far right reading what I guess might be the script). Then the guy just to JJ's right I'm guessing is Daniels.

[Mister Gold]

I think it could top the likes of Avatar or Titanic, though it'll need to be a quality entry in the Star Wars lore to give it that extra push to top such films financially.

[Kotowboy]

I can't see it making three billion dollars myself.

[bosk1]

I can.  Easily.  Star Wars fans are fanatical.  Add to that the fact that many of them have 2 generations of offspring that are also fans.  And then you have the general moviegoing public that will line up to see any blockbuster or movie that looks like it could be mildly entertaining, and you've got a formula for easily cracking that mark.

[ZirconBlue]

I can additionally pick out Mayhew (far right reading what I guess might be the script). Then the guy just to JJ's right I'm guessing is Daniels.

I think Daniels is in the lower left, with his back to us.  He's skinny and has light gray hair (and kinda looks like C3PO, even when he's not in the suit).

[Mister Gold]

I can.  Easily.  Star Wars fans are fanatical.  Add to that the fact that many of them have 2 generations of offspring that are also fans.  And then you have the general moviegoing public that will line up to see any blockbuster or movie that looks like it could be mildly entertaining, and you've got a formula for easily cracking that mark.

Bingo.

Think about it; the Star Wars franchise has a natural pulling power, where it'll draw in a lot of money pretty easily regardless of whether or not it's a decent film (i.e. the entire Prequel trilogy). But on top of that, I also think that all of those fans want to see another great Star Wars film too, so if Abrams delivers on that, this movie will be huge.

[Accelerando]

I really, really like the new cast, especially John Boyega, Adam Driver, and ANDY FUCKING SERKIS!!!

[Mister Gold]

I really, really like the new cast, especially John Boyega, Adam Driver, and ANDY FUCKING SERKIS!!!

Don't forget MAX VON SYDOW!

But actually, I'm really curious about Daisy Ridley. Word on the street has been that the main character of the new trilogy was going to be a female Jedi (a la Jaina Solo), so if that's true, then it looks like she'll be the heroine of the series.

[bosk1]

I really, really like the new cast, especially John Boyega, Adam Driver, and ANDY FUCKING SERKIS!!!

Don't forget MAX VON SYDOW!

[ZirconBlue]

I really, really like the new cast, especially John Boyega, Adam Driver, and ANDY FUCKING SERKIS!!!

I assume Serkis will be playing a CGI character. . . .

[bosk1]

I hope he doesn't, actually.  I would hate to see him get pigeonholed like that.

[TioJorge]

Definitely, he would make an AWESOME sith and/or dark side character with his face and demeanor alone, he may be my favorite actor among the newbies; definitely got the chops.

I'm really interested in this after seeing the cast list and direction they're going. Woot! The wait begins, and the hype train is boarding.

[ZirconBlue]

I hope he doesn't, actually.  I would hate to see him get pigeonholed like that.

I agree.  But, if he does, he and Ray Park can form a club for actors whose faces are always hidden.

[bosk1]

Can we include that cow Natalie Portman and change the name to "actors whose faces should always been hidden?"  /offtopic

[jammindude]

Can we include that cow Natalie Portman and change the name to "actors whose faces should always been hidden?"  /offtopic

THIS...   Although I would say Skelotor or Gollum would be a more appropriate comparison than "cow"...

[zepp-head]

Can we include that cow Natalie Portman and change the name to "actors whose faces should always been hidden?"  /offtopic

What.

[Accelerando]

I'm very confused on the previous statements that have just been made

[bosk1]

Can we include that cow Natalie Portman and change the name to "actors whose faces should always been hidden?"  /offtopic

What.

Oh, I forgot.  She was in Star Wars prequels, so since she had some association with the franchise, she can do no wrong in your eyes. 

[Super Dude]

As a prequel hater, I must nevertheless agree: what

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

What's wrong with Natalie Portman?

[jammindude]

Speaking only for myself...I just don't get how she can be so UBER REVERED as being this picture of beauty.   I suppose Twiggy and Kate Moss have those that drool over them as well...I just don't get it.   

Everyone is different.   Popeye loved Olive Oyl.   But I just don't get it.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

I don't think she's the most beautiful woman ever, but she's pleasant-looking, at the very least.